WV Aviation Conference a High-Flying Success
It’s summer – the time of year for country fairs and state aviation conferences. On Monday, I was honored to speak at the West Virginia Aviation Conference, while ACI-NA president Greg Principato spoke at the Florida Airports Conference. Senator Rockefeller (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, was unable to attend the conference in person, [...]
Update on FY 2011 Appropriations Bills
By Channon Hanna Last week, the Senate adjourned for August recess after the Appropriations Committee approved 9 of the 12 fiscal year (FY) 2011 appropriations bills, including the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Department of Homeland Security bills. Only the Defense, Interior, and Legislative Branch appropriations bills have not been approved by the Senate [...]
On Again-Off Again-On Again: New Hope of Senate Action on AMT Exemption
By: Annie Russo When Congress comes back into session next month, all eyes will be on the Senate as there is a long list of bills they have yet to consider. One of those issues gaining significant attention is the need to extend expiring tax provisions, including the extension of the relief of the Alternative [...]
Senate Faces Full Agenda Before Summer Break
By Jane Calderwood The House of Representatives recessed last Friday and will not return to town until the week of September 13. With the House out, all eyes in Washington are focused on the Senate. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has laid out a full agenda for the Senate’s last week of work before they follow [...]
Principato Responds to Taxing Airline Fees, PFCs
Last Monday, July 26 the National Journal raised the issue of whether or not airline fees should be taxed by the federal government, noting “Airlines made at least $3 billion in service fees last year for things like checking bags and in-flight meals.” On Thursday, ACI-NA President Greg Principato responded to this issue, saying that while [...]
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