Cruel Irony: President to Land at Seattle's Boeing Field, One of 69 Airports on White House Chopping Block for Privatization, Says NATCA


WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Air Force One will be cleared to land at Seattle's Boeing Field later today by experienced, highly-skilled federal air traffic controllers. But if President Bush has his way in Congress next month, Boeing Field will be contracted out to the lowest bidder, jeopardizing safety and costing taxpayers more.

National Air Traffic Controllers Association President John Carr issued the following statement in advance of the President's visit to the Great Northwest:

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