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maxrandb

(17,498 posts)
Sun May 18, 2025, 10:06 AM May 2025

Why is ABC doing a story on the FAA, and NOT reporting about Eloons butchering and President Bidens legislation?

They are pretending that what "Real World Underpants Man" Duffy is talking about is "new"

Below are the FACTS!

President Biden has significantly impacted FAA funding through both his proposed budget and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Here's a breakdown:

1. Biden's Budget Proposals:

FY2025 Budget: Included an $8 billion proposal over five years to modernize air traffic control facilities and radar systems. This aimed to replace aging infrastructure and improve safety.

FY2026 Budget: Proposed $13.8 billion for FAA operations, a $359 million increase over FY2025, plus an additional $824 million for facility and radar upgrades. This aimed to address air traffic controller shortages and modernize technology.

2. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:

Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG): The law provides $15 billion over five years for airport infrastructure improvements, including runways, taxiways, and terminals.

Airport Terminal Program: The law provides $1 billion annually for five years for Airport Terminal Program grants, which support projects like terminal expansions and upgrades.

3. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024:

Funding: The act authorized more than $105 billion for the FAA over five years (FY2024-2028). This included:

- $66.7 billion for FAA operations.

- $17.8 billion for FAA facilities and equipment.

- $19.35 billion for FAA airport infrastructure improvement grants.

- $1.59 billion for FAA research, engineering, and development.

Key Goals of Biden's FAA Funding:

- Modernize infrastructure: Replace outdated air traffic control facilities, radar systems, and airport terminals.

- Improve safety: Invest in runway safety technologies and enhance airport infrastructure.

- Address workforce needs: Hire and train more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors.

- Enhance the passenger experience: Improve airport accessibility and address consumer protection issues like refunds.

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Why is ABC doing a story on the FAA, and NOT reporting about Eloons butchering and President Bidens legislation? (Original Post) maxrandb May 2025 OP
Gee it's like Joe knew what he was doing underpants May 2025 #1
ABC has been in the tank for MAGA for years. KentuckyWoman May 2025 #2

underpants

(197,176 posts)
1. Gee it's like Joe knew what he was doing
Sun May 18, 2025, 10:11 AM
May 2025

Duffy acts like anything new is by them when we all know nothing gets done without line by line legislative approval.

KentuckyWoman

(7,417 posts)
2. ABC has been in the tank for MAGA for years.
Sun May 18, 2025, 10:14 AM
May 2025

They are responsible for all this and no one will convince me otherwise. In 2014 they could have buried him politically instead of treating him like a serious contender. Instead they jump on for ratings and money.

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