Susan Collins actually said...

"We need to hold the FAA accountable for how it spends taxpayer dollars."

"the result will be furloughs, the closure of contract towers, and the elimination of midnight services, among other controversial cuts"

"I, too, think that it holds great potential, and I hope this is something that we will see the administration continue to encourage and fund some of the basic R&D that is necessary."

"It certainly seems duplicative to me in terms of the purpose of the AIP program."