WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley issued the following press release:
Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the bipartisan Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to provide Air Traffic Controllers more tools and training to keep American airspace safe.
"America is the birthplace of aviation, and our hardworking air traffic controllers deserve the tools and support to do their jobs safely and effectively. As our airspace grows more congested and complex, far too many controllers do not have access to critical, 21st century technology. I'm proud to lead this bipartisan bill to close that gap, protect American families, and keep our airspace the safest in the world," said Senator Sheehy....