Senate Confirms NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer 91视频ndy
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Jennifer 91视频ndy was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the National Transportation Safety Board鈥檚 chairwoman.
Prior to kicking off their congressional summer recess, senators gave her nomination voice-vote approval Aug. 9. 91视频ndy鈥檚 confirmation occurred shortly after a Senate committee had easily approved her nomination to lead the transportation investigatory agency.
Senators had emphasized her experience in transportation safety policy. 91视频ndy affirmed her qualifications during her Senate confirmation hearing.
The 91视频ndy File
Jennifer 91视频ndy's career r茅sum茅:
鈥 2018-present: National Transportation Safety Board
鈥 2004-2018: Democratic staff director, Committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
鈥⑻ 1999-2004:听Legislatislative representative, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
鈥 1997-1999: Legislative representative, Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO
鈥 1996-1997: Manager, Government Relations, American Iron and Steel Institute
Source: LinkedIn
鈥淚 am a strong advocate for safety,鈥 she said, 鈥渁nd I have spent nearly two decades supporting the critical safety mission of the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate crashes in all modes of transportation, determine the probable causes, and issue safety recommendations aimed at preventing future tragedies and injuries and saving lives.鈥
91视频ndy has served as an NTSB member since 2018. Per background information the White House provided, she previously held positions with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the AFL-CIO and the American Iron and Steel Institute.
NTSB investigates high-profile transportation accidents, and also publishes a series of recommendations meant to expand safety programs and guide federal regulators and policymakers.
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