President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination.
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Washington ran transit agencies in Denver and Los Angeles, but his only aviation-related experience is serving as CEO of the Denver airport for less than two years. He has strong ties to the administration, however — he led Biden’s 2020 transition team for the Transportation Department, which includes the FAA.
The agency is being led by an acting administrator, Billy Nolen, a pilot who has held safety jobs at three airlines and the FAA. Sen.In a statement Saturday night, Cruz said Washington's lack of necessary experience was obvious.
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