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Alfonse D'Amato: “I naturally would prefer to pass this legislation now and have the Department begin looking into possible…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 1998
I naturally would prefer to pass this legislation now and have the Department begin looking into possible anti-competitive activities, but I understand the distinguished Chairman's position. In addition, I realize this FAA Reauthorization legislation must be signed into law by the end of this month, and I do not want to delay it further. I ask the Senior Senator from Arizona if the Commerce Committee could have a hearing on this matter in the near future to thoroughly examine the airline ticket distribution system and the critical role of travel agents for consumers?
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Alfonse D'Amato
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Discussing the need for a hearing on airline ticket distribution and travel agents during FAA Reauthorization debate.

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