WENDELL H. FORD AVIATION INVESTMENT AND REFORM ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
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SPEECH OF
HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS
OF MARYLAND
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, March 15, 2000
- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the rule and the
underlying bill.
- Chairman SHUSTER, Ranking Member OBERSTAR and
Representatives DUNCAN and LIPINSKI have worked hard to ensure
that funds collected in the aviation trust fund are protected and used to
support our Nation's aviation system only.
- This bill sends a strong message to the American people that we care about
improving their lives.
- .authorize desperately needed funds to improve airport infrastructure, to
reduce congestion, delays and improve safety;
- .enforce passenger's rights;
- .establish whistle blower protections for airline employees; and
- .improve airline competition.
- Again, this bill sends a strong message to airline passengers, airline
companies, and our States and that we as a Congress are committed to ensuring
safe and efficient air travel.
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