02/23/2010
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"If we fail to reverse the decrease in FAA's budget, we will not have an aviation system that we need to compete in a global economy."
"I know my colleagues share these concerns, and we will likely be discussing that today."
"What I want you to do, Mr. Secretary, is to take a look at the comprehensive bill that Senator Cardin, I, and Senator Schumer have filed in approaching this issue."
"Your Special IG for the spending of the TARP money on the Hardest Hit Fund has just accepted my request for an investigation on how the Hardest Hit Fund was not utilized in the State of Florida."