Policy Archives - Page 80 of 97

July 2, 2009

Letters To Congress

Support Aircraft Repair Station Language in the Senate FAA Reauthorization

Dear Senator: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) I urge you to include language in the Senate FAA reauthorization bill that will enhance the safety and oversight of aircraft repair stations especially those located abroad but working on U.S. aircraft. Specifically, the FAA bill must ensure that foreign stations are inspected at…
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June 24, 2009

Letters To Congress

Support Rep. Cummings' Amendment to Protect U.S.-Flag Ships from Piracy

Dear Representative: We are writing to express our strong support for an amendment to be offered to HR 2647, the Department of Defense authorization legislation, by Congressman Elijah Cummings. Specifically, this amendment would require the Secretary to provide embarked military personnel to board United States-flagged vessels carrying U.S. government cargo in regions at high risk…
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June 22, 2009

Federal Comments

Comment to OMB: Enforcing Buy America Requirements in the ARRA

Ms. Marguerite Pridgen Office of Federal Financial Management Office of Management and Budget, Room 6025 New Executive Office Building Washington, DC 20503 RE: Requirements for Implementing Sections 1512, 1605, and 1606 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for Financial Assistance Awards Dear Ms. Pridgen: As the Administration issues final guidance on implementation…
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June 21, 2009

Letters To Congress

Please Support Inclusion of "Express Carrier" Provision in FAA Reauthorization

Dear Senator: As the Senate considers the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009, I want to reiterate our strong support for inclusion of language that will ensure the ground workers at FedEx Express and other entities deemed express carriers are covered by the same labor law and that workers are given a fair chance to…
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June 10, 2009

Letters To Congress

Cosponsor the Transportation Job Corps Act of 2009

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I ask you to cosponsor the Transportation Job Corps Act of 2009 (H.R. 2497). This legislation, introduced by Rep. Jerry Nadler, will help ensure that current and future transit workers receive the skills training they need to excel in this growing and important…
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June 5, 2009

Federal Comments

Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service: Public Input on Recovery Act Guidance to Applicants

The Honorable Joseph C. Szabo Administrator Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington D.C. 20590 RE: Federal Railroad Administration Docket No. FRA-2009-0045 Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service: Public Input on Recovery Act Guidance to Applicants Dear Administrator Szabo: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO…
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June 4, 2009

Letters To Congress

Support the TSA Authorization and Castor Amendment

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to support the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act (H.R. 2200) which will make significant improvements to the security of our transportation network. I also urge you to vote for an amendment offered by Representative Castor which seeks to eliminate duplicative security…
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June 3, 2009

Letters To Congress

Support Flexibility for Use of Transit Stimulus Funds

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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May 21, 2009

Letters To Congress

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

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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May 13, 2009

Letters To Congress

Support a Strong Hazmat Transportation Reauthorization Bill

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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