Oh, sweetie, you are NOT going to believe the hullabaloo going on up in Washington! Grandma's just heard the most scandalous thing about that awful plane and helicopter crash we talked about from back in January. Remember? The one that took 67 precious souls near the National Airport? Well, it seems like Congress is trying to pull a fast one, and the head safety lady, Jennifer Homendy from the NTSB, is absolutely beside herself!

Grandma's Tea-Sipping Reaction!

Honestly, the nerve! They want to undo the safety improvements we *just* put in place after that tragedy? Homendy called it a "safety whitewash" and said she's "mad" and that it's "shameful"! Can you imagine? Back in my day, when something bad happened, we learned from it and made sure it never happened again. We didn't try to sweep it under the rug like it was yesterday's dirty laundry!

What Actually Happened (The Nitty-Gritty)

Now, let Grandma explain what this hullabaloo is all about. After that terrible crash where a military helicopter and a passenger plane collided, the NTSB, bless their hearts, recommended some changes. One big one was that military helicopters should *always* broadcast where they are using this fancy technology called ADS-B. The Defense Department even agreed!

But, *whispers* apparently, there's a section in this giant Defense bill that could let military aircraft have *exemptions* from this rule. Homendy is worried sick that this will put us right back where we were before the crash, making it easier for another accident to happen. She was quite upset that no one talked to her about it!

Why Grandma Just Can't Even Today!

Well, I never! It just makes my head spin. You'd think after losing so many people, everyone would be holding hands and singing 'Kumbaya' to make flying safer. Instead, they're trying to sneak in loopholes? It's like they're inviting disaster to come back for seconds! Some other senators *do* agree with the NTSB and want to pass a different bill, the ROTOR Act, to make sure everyone uses this safety tech. Honestly, the families of the victims deserve so much better than this political ping-pong.

It just goes to show, you can't trust anyone these days to do the right thing without a proper fuss! Now, who wants another slice of pie? This gossip has made me hungry.