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Extra, Extra: Why Airplane Seats Don't Line Up With Windows
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Ben Yakas
Published Apr 5, 2017
Modified Apr 5, 2017
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- Steve Bannon has lost his place on the national security council, although he still has plenty of influence in the White House (and will attend NSC meetings).
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