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From: Alliance for Aviation Across America
To: Steve Uslan
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:36 PM
Subject: Thank you for supporting general aviation!
Dear Steve,
Thanks to the efforts of Alliance members and supporters, there were two important developments in Congress last week. On Friday, the Senate Finance Committee approved an FAA reauthorization bill that maintains our existing fuel tax funding system, and does not impose any new fees on general aviation. On Wednesday, the full House of Representatives approved H.R. 2881 by a vote of 267-151. Both of these bills are supported by the Alliance and the rest of the GA community.
Your calls, emails, and letters made the difference!
The FAA reauthorization bill will now be voted on by the full Senate. As you can see, our voices are being heard in Congress, but the airlines and their highly-paid lobbyists continue to pressure Senators to vote for a tax break for them and a huge tax hike on general aviation.
As a result, we will soon be asking you again to contact your legislators with this important message as this bill moves to the Senate floor. In the meantime, thank you for all your continued support and help in reaching two milestones last week.