On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
So to the five airports that have contract tower support to keep rural air service, which is essential, you are saying that they will still have that support in the budget?
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congress.govJeff Merkley: “So to the five airports that have contract tower support to keep rural air service, which is essential, you are saying…”
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Merkley seeks assurance on airport support in the budget.
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