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May 06, 2008

Senate leaves airline passenger rights on the runway

Today a cloture motion to limit debate on the FAA reauthorization was defeated 49-42 (60 YEA votes needed; pro-consumer vote YEA). So, the bill's strong airline passenger safety and rights provisions were left on the runway over bickering over other matters. The bill has been pulled for further negotiations.

Posted by Ed Mierzwinski at May 6, 2008 06:19 PM


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