Air Traffic Chaos: Newark’s Control Tower Crisis Impacting Travelers

Okay, I need to write an 8-paragraph news article from a conservative perspective about the air traffic control issues at Newark Liberty International Airport. The user wants it at a 5th-grade reading level with simple, punchy language. No markdown, just plain text. Let me check the sources provided.

First, the main points from the search results: staffing shortages due to controllers taking trauma leave after stressful incidents, outdated equipment causing outages, FAA limiting flights, and United Airlines CEO’s comments. The conservative angle should focus on government failure, maybe criticizing the FAA’s management, and highlight the impact on hardworking Americans.

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