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FAA left without new funding by Congress, now lacks authority says GAO

by Charlie Leocha on October 1, 2008

If anyone wonders why our air traffic system is in a steady state of decay, take a look at recent action and inaction in Washington DC. The 110th Congress punted funding decisions to the incoming 111th Congress with a limited continuing resolution that expires in March 2009 and a GAO lawyer concluded recently that the FAA has no authority to auction slots at NYC airports.

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Amtrak funding: Is Congress taking us for a ride?

by Ned Levi on June 30, 2008

Now that gas prices have topped $4 per gallon, Congress finally seems ready to give Amtrak a reliable future. But should they? Is city-to-city passenger rail travel relevant to today’s Americans?

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