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National security could be another victim of the shutdown
US military operations around the world – including the covert drone program – are continuing for now, untouched by the shutdown. But the nation’s top intelligence official warns the crisis “seriously damages our ability to protect the safety and security of this nation.”
What Does an FAA Shutdown Mean for You?
The fight over the debt ceiling is over in Washington, but another showdown over government funding is still dividing Congress. Since July 22, the Federal Aviation Administration has been partially shutdown, waiting for Congress to make a decision on its funding. As a result, thousands of F.A.A. workers are being furloughed – and won’t get back to […]
Rep. John Mica on the Politics Behind the FAA Shutdown
Partisan fighting over the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill has affected more than just the markets. Over the weekend, Congress failed to pass a funding extension for the Federal Aviation Administration, following a disagreement over cuts in subsidies. As a result, the U.S. government was forced to suspend collection of federal airline taxes, at a loss of […]
The Politics Behind the F.A.A Shutdown
[waitingforcorrection: no audio attached, invalid GUID] We’ve talked a lot about Congressional gridlock and the debt ceiling this week. But partisan fighting has affected more than just the debt limit. Over the weekend, Congress failed to pass a funding extension for the Federal Aviation Administration, following a disagreement over cuts in subsidies. As a result, the U.S. government […]