Federal dispute stalls LAX work

Nearly $5.1 million in federal money earmarked for airfield improvements at LAX was frozen Friday after Congress failed to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration. Art Marroquuin in the Daily News,

Additionally, 168 employees of the FAA regional office in Hawthorne will be furloughed today due to Congress' inability to extend the FAA's taxing and spending powers for another year.

"Because of their inaction, states and airports won't be able to work on their construction projects, and too many people will have to go without a paycheck," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a written statement. "This is no way to run the best aviation system in the world."