NAATS HEADQUARTERS
EMAIL UPDATE
Volume 3, #95
October 29, 2003
Late yesterday the House voted 407-0 to send the
reauthorization conference report back to committee. This in and of itself is
not alarming but the Republican Committee leadership (McCain, Young) have
indicated they will strip out all privatization protection language and try to
force the bill through.
I�ve talked with Senator Lautenberg�s staff today and they�re standing firm in
their support of us on this issue. They�ve asked that you call your
congressional representatives and ask them to oppose privatization of the air
traffic control system which, of course, includes FSS. You should also
indicate that stripping the proposed language is in direct opposition of the
bi-partisan Lautenberg amendment on HR2115, passed last June.
If you are not sure who your representatives are or their telephone numbers
you will find a link on the NAATS website. You can also call 1-866-I-FLY-SAFE.
This number will ask for your zip code and direct your call to the proper
offices. You can make these calls repeatedly.
Your prompt attention to this is very much appreciated.
Wally Pike
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