Washington, July 10 -- Congresswoman Nellie Pou issued the following newsletter:
This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou. I want to write to you today about a big step New Jersey is taking to strengthen flight safety and improve air travel.
This week, our state announced new investments to help colleges expand aviation training that will prepare more students for careers in our nation's air traffic control system. This is good news and exactly the kind of forward-looking investment America needs.
For too long, American travelers have faced delays, cancellations, equipment failures, and uncertainty at airports. While some disruptions are unavoidable, many have been made worse by a longstanding shortage of certified air traffic controllers and ye...