Biden's FAA nominee withdraws amid lack of support.
TL;DR
Phil Washington, President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has withdrawn his nomination amid Republican opposition. Republicans have repeatedly called Washington "unqualified,'' claiming he lacks specific aviation experience. The FAA has been without a permanent leader since March 2022. This is the second time this month that a nominee has failed to advance out of the Commerce Committee after Gigi Sohn withdrew her name for an open seat on the Federal Communications Commission.
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