January 24, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
North Dakota’s congressional delegation says the federal Transportation Department has chosen Great Lakes Aviation to provide long-term service to Jamestown under the Essential Air Service subsidy program. Continue Reading
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September 1, 2011 in WDAZ
Representatives from Delta Airline say they will continue service to Devils Lake and Jamestown at least until the end of the year.
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August 26, 2011 in The Jamestown Sun
Just three locations in North Dakota including Jamestown receive funding under the federal Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which gives airlines incentive not to drop the lesser traveled routes. It’s a program that Congress should continue.
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August 4, 2011 in The Daily Republic
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there is bipartisan compromise to end the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration that has left 74,000 transportation and construction workers idled.
August 4, 2011 in The Daily Republic
WASHINGTON (AP) – On the surface, the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration is about whether to cut $16 million in air service subsidies, a pretty small amount in this town. Underneath are layers upon layers of political gamesmanship that, at its heart, is about whether Democrats or Republicans get to call the shots in Congress.
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July 27, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
The Essential Air Service program badly needs reform. Otherwise, it’s likely to be eliminated, because when it comes to inefficient programs, Americans’ patience and checkbook both are running out. Continue Reading
May 12, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate are negotiating the future of the Essential Air Service program. The outcome could affect several cities in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Continue Reading
February 17, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
A broad aviation bill that would advance modernization of the nation’s air traffic control system and boost airport construction was approved Thursday by the Senate. The bill was approved 87-8. A similar aviation bill cleared a House committee earlier this week.
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