Federal Aviation Administration
The Supreme Court Exposes Obama’s Circular Logic on Wiretapping
At the Supreme Court on Monday, as Hurricane Sandy approached, Chief Justice John Roberts kept the Court open to hear Clapper v. Amnesty International, the most important wiretapping case of the term. Judging from his reception during the oral arguments, Solicitor General Donald Verrilli may have wished that the storm had closed the Court a day early. READ MORE >>
The Pluses and Minuses of the New FAA Bill
After more than 20 temporary extensions and a near-complete agency shutdown, the country is finally on the doorstep of long-term aviation legislation. Cue the applause. They also didn’t skimp on the impact, authorizing $64 billion in investment over four years. And like with most pieces of bipartisan legislation, there are elements for everyone to love and hate. But for us, it’s what’s missing that’s the most aggravating. READ MORE >>
FAA Impasse Should Result in Reform
The FAA furloughs continue … and I can’t help but get fired up by the Essential Air Service (EAS) portion of the equation. Again, we’re talking about a 2,300-seat program as a major reason 4,000 federal employees are currently missing paychecks. While we all continue to wait for Congress to do something, here are some examples of the program’s inefficiencies. READ MORE >>
Equity Gone Wild Grounds the FAA
With the debt ceiling debate rising to must-see-TV status, the national public is left to wonder about day-to-day impacts. What really happens if we shutdown government programs to pay off prior debts? Well, stalled FAA negotiations in Congress give us a current example--and the results aren’t pretty. READ MORE >>
All Good in LaHood
How the States and EPA Can Save Climate Policy
The Senate has basically given up on passing a climate bill. So where does that leave us? Yesterday, I noted on Twitter that the action is going to shift to the states and federal agencies. Remember, the EPA is obligated to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, and Lisa Jackson is moving ahead with those rules. READ MORE >>
Is The Drilling Moratorium A Bad Idea?
Did Obama Smear Gore? [Updated]
Update: Geraghty says he was joking. Mea culpa. National Review's Jim Geraghty has an item entitled, "Al Gore Doesn't Toe the Obama Line, Pays the Price": As liberal blogs used to say, “I question the timing.” READ MORE >>
Forecast for Unfriendly Skies
While the debate surrounding surface transportation authorization commands most of the recent transportation news, there’s another serious authorization debate taking place on Capitol Hill: READ MORE >>
