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On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
I worry that smaller community airports will simply not have the funds to contribute more than the current 20 percent, and could potentially be forced to shut down operations.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Concern about funding impacts on smaller community airports.

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