FILE - Michael Whitaker, of Vermont, testifies during his nomination to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, on Capitol Hill, Oct. 4, 2023, in Washington. President Joe Biden's pick to lead the FAA has moved a step closer to Senate confirmation. Whitaker was endorsed Wednesday, Oct. 18 by a voice vote of the Senate Commerce Committee. Republicans supported the nominee during the committee meeting, indicating that Whitaker appears to have a clear path to final approval by the full Senate. The FAA hasn't had a Senate confirmed leader since March 2022, even as it has dealt with a surge in close calls among airline jets. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, file)
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