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James Oberstar: Thank you for holding this hearing, Mr. Chairman, your continuing vigilance over aviation safety and the tight rein you…

On the recordJune 10, 2009
Thank you for holding this hearing, Mr. Chairman, your continuing vigilance over aviation safety and the tight rein you are holding on government--and accountability on government agencies and on the airlines themselves.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar commends the chairman for oversight on aviation safety and government accountability.

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