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Grounded Planes Have Mechanics Under the Gun

Travelers aren't the only ones suffering after American Airlines cancelled thousands of flights for safety checks. The mechanics trying to fix the planes are under a tremendous amount of pressure.

Host Alex Cohen speaks with Steve MacFarlane, a former mechanic and National Director of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association.

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