Federal Insider: Senate passes bill to end furloughs of air traffic controllers

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In this April 23, 2013 photo, a United Airlines jet departs in view of the air traffic control tower at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle. With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers. A House vote on the measure was expected as early as Friday, with lawmakers eager to embark on a weeklong vacation. (AP   Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Senate passes bill to end furloughs of air traffic controllers

Senate takes the first step toward circumventing sequestration, voting to put furloughed controllers back on the job. The House is expected to take up the measure as soon as Friday.

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