VOICED : Smaller US airports prepare to make

Salisbury Airport, managed by Robert Bryant, faces challenges due to FAA budget cuts leading to control tower closures. Pilots must now self-coordinate, raising safety concerns, especially in poor weather. Despite U.S. Airways maintaining flights, economic impacts are expected. Local officials criticize Congress for the cuts, which affect nearly 150 airports, slowing air traffic nationwide.

What criticisms do local officials have regarding Congress's handling of the budget cuts affecting airports?

What is the FAA's rationale for shutting down control towers, and how does it impact air traffic?