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John Fetterman: “In Philadelphia, out of 22 air traffic controllers, 18…”

Featuring: John Fetterman, Democratic | U.S. Senate Pennsylvania

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You know, do you really want to play chicken with SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans? I refuse. I refuse to do that. And the kinds of chaos then let's talk about practical things, too. In Philadelphia, out of 22 air traffic controllers, 18 didn't show up. I mean, they haven't been paid. It's like, you know, it's like I fly 50 weeks a year, and a lot of Americans do, too. And, like, do you really want to run? (10:45–10:52)

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Asserts that 18 out of 22 air traffic controllers in Philadelphia did not show up for work.

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