NEW : President Obama expected to sign bill after House passage . Furloughs affected more flight hours due to forced , government - wide spending cuts . Controller ##s shortages occurred this week , affecting more flights . Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins said she worried that continued FAA furloughs could jeopardize jobs throughout the travel and hospitality industry . The bipartisan transportation plan would give transportation planners new budget flexibility .
NEW : President Obama expected to sign bill after House passage . Furloughs affected more flight hours due to forced , government - wide spending cuts . Controller ##s shortages occurred this week , affecting more flights . The bipartisan transportation plan would give transportation planners new budget flexibility .