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Support Flexibility for Use of Transit Stimulus Funds

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Dear Chairman Inouye, Chairman Obey, Ranking Member Cochran and Ranking Member Lewis: During conference negotiations on the FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act, I urge you to accept the Senate provision which offers additional flexibility to transit agencies in the use of up to 10 percent of the formula grants provided in the American Recovery and […]

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Please Support Passage of H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009

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Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), and the hundreds of thousands of aviation workers represented by our affiliated unions, I urge you to support the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 915), when it is considered by the House later today.  I also urge you to reject any procedural motions […]

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Support a Strong Hazmat Transportation Reauthorization Bill

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Dear Representative: As the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee begins to consider legislation to reauthorize hazardous material transportation laws, I urge you to ensure that the bill protects the interests of transportation workers and promotes the safety and proper oversight of this critical industry.  Attached is a policy statement that was recently and unanimously adopted by […]

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Oppose Efforts to Block FAA Inspections of Foreign Aircraft Repair Stations

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Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) I want to express our support for the aircraft repair station safety provisions included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 915).  We understand that some foreign and corporate interests are attempting to remove language in Section 303 of the […]

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Support Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Standards

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The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 2165 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Oberstar: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) I am writing to reiterate our support for the aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) standards language included in the FAA Reauthorization Act of […]

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Letter to OMB Director Peter Orszag

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The Honorable Peter R. Orszag Director, Office of Management and Budget Eisenhower Executive Office Building 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC  20503 Dear Director Orszag: As the Administration seeks to implement the spending provisions and specifically the transportation investments included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, I urge you to ensure that the […]

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Oppose Any Amendments to Weaken Oversight and Safety of Aircraft Repair Stations

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Dear Representative:   On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to oppose any amendments that will weaken the aircraft repair station provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 915) when it is considered by the full committee this week.    We have long argued that the […]

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Vote NO on any Amendment to Strike the Express Carrier Provision from the FAA Bill

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Dear Representative:   On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to reject an amendment expected to be offered by Representative Cohen (D-TN) to strike the “Express Carrier” language from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 915) when it is considered by the full Committee in mark-up this week.  This […]

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Surface Transportation Authorization: A Chance to Rebuild the Nation

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This year, Congress will consider surface transportation authorization legislation against a backdrop of dire investment needs and severe economic circumstances.  This legislation presents Congress and the President an opportunity to reverse years of severe underinvestment in our decaying transportation infrastructure and to create and sustain millions of good jobs. The American Society of Civil Engineers […]

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Hazmat Reauthorization: Ensuring the Safe, Secure and Efficient Transportation of Hazardous Materials

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The safe, secure and efficient transportation of hazardous materials throughout our country is critical due to the toxic and inherently dangerous nature of these substances.  Every day, there are 1.2 million movements of hazardous materials by rail, air, sea, waterways and highways and the volume will only increase.  It is therefore imperative that current hazmat […]

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