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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says that
while the government won't pay air traffic controllers to take naps
while on duty, federal officials are open to other options to
ensure aviation safety.


      LaHood tells CBS's "The Early Show" that federal officials
"take very seriously" their obligation to solve the problem of
sleeping controllers.


      He also says "controllers have to make sure that they get the
right rest and they come to work rested." LaHood announced earlier
that the FAA was adding an hour to the minimum amount of time
controllers must be off between shifts.


      He said that under the new plan, when controllers report for
work, "hopefully they're rested." LaHood also said officials will
tour airport towers this week to discuss the problems of sleeping
on the job with controllers.
      

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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says that
while the government won't pay air traffic controllers to take naps
while on duty, federal officials are open to other options to
ensure aviation safety.


LaHood vows to stop air traffic controller napping

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