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DOT Inspector General To Assess Air Traffic Controller Productivity

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Steven M. Taber

At the request of outgoing Chairmen Petri (House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) and Mica (Subcommittee on Aviation), the Department of Transportation Inspector General announced on January 4, 2013, that it would be undertaking an audit to determine whether FAA’s air … Continue reading →

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House Aviation Subcommittee Holds hearing on TSA Regulations

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Steven M. Taber

On November 29, 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Aviation Subcommittee today conducted a hearing to examine the impact that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and policies have on the aviation passenger experience and the free flow of aviation commerce. … Continue reading →

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No End to the FAA Furlough – “Another Washington-Inflicted Wound on America”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Steven M. Taber

As the U.S. Congress’ month-long recess begins, lawmakers failed to come up with some resolution to the week and a half old furlough of 4,000 FAA employees and the halt of all federally-funded airport projects.  At one point yesterday, according … Continue reading →

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