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Friday, February 18, 2011

President Unveils Fiscal Year 2012 Budget
On February 14, 2011, the Obama administration released its federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2012 (FY12). The proposed budget is the President’s recommendation, given to Congress, on funding levels of the federal government. The President’s budget provides funding for critical airport development, air traffic control modernization and aviation security.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

House Committee Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). H.R. 658, the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011was voted on and ultimately approved in committee on February 16, 2011.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
The U.S. Senate has passed S.223, the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. The legislation provides $34.5 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an increase in funding for the agency, including the airport improvement program. In addition, the legislation contains a provision that increases the tax on aviation fuels but does not implement a user fee system.

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