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Lawmaker pushes for answers over plane safety

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, the ranking Democrat on the Senate's aviation subcommittee, is sending a letter to the new FAA administrator, demanding answers on plane evacuation safety. The Illinois senator is concerned about the FAA's 90-second evacuation standard following a string of aircraft evacuations. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Aug 5, 2025 (02:36)
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