I have to say, though, that I am convinced that the language in this supplemental appropriations bill does just the opposite. I do know that the Chair of the Committee on Appropriations and the Chair of the subcommittee want to make it right. But I think we need some assurance that it will be made right. I see the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Murtha), who will be affected. There are 204 cities whose economy is going to be severely damaged if USAirways is not able to continue operations.
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Discussing the impact of a supplemental appropriations bill on USAirways and its economic implications.
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