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Byron Dorgan

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Byron Dorgan is a former United States Senator from North Dakota, serving from 1992 to 2011 as a member of the Democratic Party. He was born on May 14, 1942. During his tenure in the Senate, Dorgan was known for his advocacy on issues such as agriculture, energy, and Native American rights. He played a significant role in promoting policies aimed at supporting rural communities and addressing the needs of tribal nations. Dorgan also served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, where he focused on improving the lives of Native Americans and addressing their concerns in federal policy.

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Feb 24, 2010

But, I'm talking--did this pilot have adequate training on--you know, look, in the first 10 hours of instruction, when you want to get a pilot's license, you learn what a stall is and how to recover from it.

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Feb 24, 2010

I want the FAA to work, I want our government to work, and I want Ms. Hersman's most-wanted list not to be ignored.

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Feb 24, 2010

Is that a dispatcher from this company?

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Feb 24, 2010

the issue is, there's already a rule. I mean, the rule would have told both of those pilots, 'You can't show up at LaGuardia and spend your time in the crew room. You've got to get rest somewhere.'

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Feb 24, 2010

I am encouraged to see that in some areas, there are proposed increases for programs to address Indian health care and public safety issues.

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Feb 24, 2010

It has become clear to me that Congress and the industry needs to take major steps to ensure that there is indeed one level of safety throughout the entire commercial aviation industry.

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Feb 24, 2010

I think there's an urgency here that needs to be reflected in the actions of the FAA.

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Feb 24, 2010

I think that relates more to a workday period.

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Feb 24, 2010

the legislation on the floor of the Senate at this point includes legislation that I have worked on with my colleagues for about 3 years. It is a bipartisan piece of legislation called the Travel Promotion Act. I wish to talk just a bit…

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Feb 24, 2010

So, a minimum of 1500 hours. All right.

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