On the recordMay 12, 2009
The airlines do have an issue that the Federal Government owns the production line of a major commercial industry and that's the airlines.
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Thune points out the government's role in the airline industry's operational efficiency.
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Unfortunately, I think after two government shutdowns that have extended for a long period of time, it’s better for everybody if there’s predictability, certainty, and just to take that issue off the table.
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