Secretary Elaine Chao discusses $800 million in grants for airports around the country

The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that $800 million is being spread around 383 airports around the country for infrastructure projects.

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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao discusses what these dollars will be used for as airports struggle financially because of the coronavirus.

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