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Ed Markey: The United States does have the authority to impose safety, security, and environmental requirements in U.S. airspace.

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
The United States does have the authority to impose safety, security, and environmental requirements in U.S. airspace.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey asserts U.S. authority over airspace regulations.

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