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Federal Hiring Freeze and Air Safety #276222

CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 27, 1981
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(Studio) President Reagan's federal hiring freeze recalled; criticism of plan by FAA official with regard to air safety reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(DC) John Matson's concern over hiring freeze's impact on air safety examined; portions of his report quoted on screen. Specifics of his criticism discussed; response of Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson reported.
REPORTER: Richard Roth

Reporter(s):
Rather, Dan;
Roth, Richard
Duration:
00:02:00

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