[JYO] House transportation leaders vow to help GA

House transportation leaders vow to help GA 
— The Chairman and the ranking Member of the House 
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee pledge to help businesses, such 
as flight schools, that were hurt by the ban on VFR operations following the 
September 11th attacks in Washington and New York. 

After conferring closely with AOPA's Legislative Office, North Carolina 
Congressman, and AOPA member, Robin Hayes rose to engage Committee Chairman 
Don Young and Ranking Member Jim Oberstar in a <A 
HREF="http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2001/010921colloquy.html";>colloquy 
on the future of 
general aviation</A> during floor debate on legislation to help "bailout" the 
airline industry. AOPA President <A 
HREF="http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2001/010925testimony.html";>Phil 
Boyer will testify tomorrow</A> before the 
House Aviation Subcommittee tomorrow and outline the elements of what AOPA 
believes should be included in relief legislation.

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