Fri, May 20, 2011
Now Ranking Republican On Senate Subcommittee On Aviation
Operations, Safety & Security
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) (pictured, below), the
Ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and
Transportation, announced new minority subcommittee ranking member
assignments for the 112th Congress Wednesday. Included in this
announcement was the selection of Senator John Thune (R-SD) as the
Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety
and Security.
"Senator Thune has long been a supporter of the general aviation
industry," stated NATA President James K. Coyne. "Starting during
his time as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, NATA has
worked closely with the Senator on a variety of issues affecting
our membership and the industry at-large."
Recently, Senator Thune introduced S. 785, the Freedom from
Government Competition Act, to reduce unfair government competition
with the private sector, including small businesses. NATA members
have continuously experienced government competition in the form of
airport operators competing with private business.
James Coyne
"Congress must recognize the right of private businesses to have
the first option in providing services at airports, and should
ensure that airport authorities seeking to provide these same
services are not granted an unfair advantage due to their
government status," stated Coyne."NATA congratulates Senator Thune
on his selection as Ranking Member and looks forward to continuing
its long-standing relationship with the Senator in addressing
issues important to America's aviation businesses."
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