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Sep 16, 2020

Boeing, FAA did not really understand the faulty 737 Max, Congress finds

A congressional report blasts Boeing and the FAA for actions that led to 737 Max jet crashes. Plus, people are voluntarily quitting their jobs in a pandemic. And, making it easier for former inmates to become firefighters or EMTs.

Boeing, FAA did not really understand the faulty 737 Max, Congress finds — Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images

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Boeing, FAA failures at fault for deadly 737 Max crashes, Congress finds
by David Brancaccio, Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images
Those in charge didn’t necessarily understand everything about the plane’s design or the safety lapses.
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For some, it may make more sense at this moment to quit a job
by Erika Beras
Al Bello/Getty Images
Some people may not feel their workplace is safe. Others may need to provide child care for their families.
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A new law will allow some California inmates who fight wildfires to have their records expunged
by Mitchell Hartman
Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
A new law clears the way for some offenders to become EMTs, and eventually firefighters, after they’re released.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director