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Burchett rips Johnson, Thune over FAA funding: 'Step up to the daggum plate'

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett (Tenn.

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GOP Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee addressed House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota on Saturday morning. He urged the leaders to “step up to the daggum plate” and pass legislation that would fund updates to air‑travel infrastructure. Burchett’s call came after a nationwide ground stop that occurred on Friday, which highlighted the need for new funding. The request focuses on securing federal money to improve airport facilities and support the aviation industry. No specific bill number or timeline was mentioned.

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