I want to just make one final statement, and that is I don't know what happens in the cockpits.
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.
I mean, when we started, I talked about the 1999 upbraiding of the FAA by the NTSB, 10 years prior to the Colgan crash, on icing.
Is there currently a prohibition by the FAA that you are aware of with respect to the personal electronic devices or personal computers while flying an airplane?
But when I dissect your answer, it sounds to me like there is a lot that needs to be done in this area
I know the Wall Street crowd can't wait to sink their teeth into a new trillion-dollar trading market in which hedge funds and investment banks would trade and speculate on carbon credits and securities.
For those who like the wild price swings in the oil futures market, the unseemly speculation in mortgage-backed securities, or the exotic and risky financial products like credit default swaps that pushed our economy into the ditch, this…
This Committee is not going to be in the business of trying to recognize what is an Indian tribe or who belongs to an Indian tribe.
We believe consultation is the hallmark of this Committee in our work with the tribal governments around the Country.





