Time to ‘Clear the Runway’ for Confirming FAA Administrator, Says Schumer

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has called for confirming President Joe Biden’s nominee Phil Washington as the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), even Washington remains under scrutiny for a corruption-related warrant.
“It’s time to clear the runway for President Biden’s choice for FAA Administrator, Phil Washington,” Schumer said in a press conference on Sunday. “With recent events, including airline troubles and last week’s tech problem, this agency needs a leader confirmed by the Senate immediately.”
“I intend to break this logjam, work to hold a hearing for Mr. Washington, where he can detail his experience and answer questions, and then work towards a speedy Senate confirmation.”…}