Given the higher costs along the coast, it is evident, to me at least, that an increased CONUS COLA is something that would greatly benefit Coasties and servicemembers stationed in these areas.
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Van Drew advocates for increased cost-of-living allowances for military personnel in high-cost areas.
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It is unreasonable. It doesn't make sense. It is not an all-of-the-above approach, and it is not ready for this rushed implementation, which is purely for the sake of politics.
The FAA codified the FAA Technical Center in statute. Statute means that the technical center, as you know, is now legally protected from predatory organizations or reorganizations, that it is locally controlled, and that it is the FAA's undisputed leader in technology, research, testing, and validation.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, thank you for having this hearing. It is valuable. It is worthwhile, and I know it is only the very, very rudimentary beginning, but it is still good.
Americans, American citizens, American consumers are getting tired of it. They are tired of politicians coming up with crazy plans to fulfill their political agenda that accomplish nothing and, worse yet, actually hurt.





