On the recordOctober 9, 2013
their shutdown is making this fantasy a reality, grinding the entire Federal leasing and permitting system to a halt.
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congress.govtheir shutdown is making this fantasy a reality, grinding the entire Federal leasing and permitting system to a halt.
DeFazio links the government shutdown to delays in federal leasing and permitting.
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So, I guess that kind of raises the issue, which I will be passing on to Garret Graves, who I think will chair this committee in the future, of whether or not we should raise the passenger facility charge so we have a user fee which pays…
We saved the aviation industry by keeping the employees paid and in status, not directing money as a bailout to the airlines themselves.
I also want to thank Chairman DeFazio in particular for his work in shaping this legislation.
He is an honorary member of our union, and I am proud to call him my friend.