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Harrison Ford Brings Star Power to Tower Closure Fight

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Key Takeaways:

  • Harrison Ford visited Capitol Hill to advocate against the closure of over 200 contract air traffic control towers due to government sequester.
  • He warned members of Congress that these closures would be potentially dangerous and harmful to local economies and small businesses.
  • Ford stated that closing towers eliminates commercial operations that can happen at affected airports.
  • Contract towers are described as cost-efficient and safe, providing vital air traffic control services to busy, smaller airports.
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Harrison Ford visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday to lend his considerable star power to the plight of more than 200 control towers slated to close as part of the so-called government sequester.

The actor joined aviation industry leaders at a special meeting of the House General Aviation Caucus to warn members of Congress and their staff about the potential impact of closing scores of contract control towers.

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