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Transportation & Environment Projects in the Pacific Northwest In Jeopardy Under Trump Budget
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Budget eliminates $1.1 billion for Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension, $500 million for Federal Way Extension Larsen, DeFazio Highlight Negative Consequences for U.S. Aviation System Under Presidents Budget Proposal
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Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today highlighted the negative consequences for the U.S. aviation system under President Trump’s proposed budget. Key provisions of the President’s budget include moving oversight of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system from the Federal Aviation Administration to “an independent, non-governmental… New Report Shows American Infrastructure Near-Failing, Larsen Pressures Congress, President to get serious About Investment
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Congressman: US’ D+ grade ‘underscores need for Congress and the President need to quit dragging their feet and get serious about robust infrastructure investments’ Larsen Introduces Legislation to Increase Airfare Transparency, Protect Consumers
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Know Before You Fly Act ‘would require airlines to be more transparent about baggage fees & how they will help passengers affected by large-scale network meltdowns’ In Hearing Featuring Alaska Airlines CEO, Larsen Explores NextGen Air Traffic Control Improvements & Unveils Consumer Protection Legislation
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Know Before You Fly Act ‘would require airlines to be more transparent about baggage fees & how they will help passengers affected by large-scale network meltdowns’ Dems back bill to boost airfare transparency
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The Hill: Dems back bill to boost airfare transparency By Melanie Zanona A pair of House Democrats introduced new legislation Wednesday to boost transparency on airfares after the Trump administration halted an Obama-era rule aimed at achieving a similar goal. The bill, backed by House Transportation ranking member Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), would require… Washington state mayors join senators opposing air traffic control privatization
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Puget Sound Business Journal: Washington state mayors join senators opposing air traffic control privatization By Andrew McIntosh Two leading U.S. Senators are voicing bipartisan opposition to privatizing the nation's air traffic control system. They're joined by four mayors from cities across Washington state and two Pacific Northwest congressman who expressed concerns about the… Sea-Tac pushes to remove cap on airport fee for flyers
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KING 5: Sea-Tac pushes to remove cap on airport fee for flyers By Glenn Farley SEATAC, Wash. - Seattle Tacoma International Airport's top executive testified Wednesday before the aviation subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives looking to raise a tax on passengers the airport considers critical to its future. Called the Passenger Facility Charge, or PFC, it is a fee you pay… Sea-Tac Airports Top Official & Larsen Discuss Alleviating Congestion, Improving Consumer Experience As Part of Hearing on FAA Reauthorization
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Upcoming Federal Aviation Administration bill could help airports like Sea-Tac expand number of gates, better meet growing passenger volume Ahead of Trumps Speech to Joint Session of Congress, Larsen Calls for Robust, Bipartisan Investment in Infrastructure
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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today released the following statement ahead of President Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress: “Tonight, I hope to hear opportunities for bipartisan common ground with the President, specifically on one of my top priorities in Congress: repairing the nation’s… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
