NEW : President Jay Carney expected to sign bill after Senate passage . Furloughs affected more than 3,000 flight controllers due to forced , government-wide spending cuts . Controller staffing shortages began each year , affecting airline flights . The deal moved quickly through the Senate . ` The bipartisan House plan would give transportation planners new budget flexibility .
NEW : President Jay Carney expected to sign bill after Senate passage . Furloughs affected more than 3,000 flight controllers due to forced , government-wide spending cuts . Controller staffing shortages began each year , affecting airline flights . The bipartisan House plan would give transportation planners new budget flexibility .