On Wed, 23 May 2007 17:51:35 GMT, "Steven P. McNicoll"
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"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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True.

Presumably the goal was to reduce costs.


It still is. But first you have to drive out the high-priced controllers.


So you're saying that ATC controllers who have been on the job for a
long time are more expensive than new-hires, and understaffing ATC
facilities will drive out the old hands?