Lawmakers settle FAA dispute (Republicans cave to unions)

WaPo ^ | 1/23/12 | Halsey

[pabianice]

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congress resolved a long-standing labor dispute that has held up long-term funding for the Federal Aviation Administration, leading to almost 4,000 federal workers being furloughed last summer and jeopardizing the timeline for a $40 billion overhaul of the nation’s aviation system.

After 22 temporary funding extensions since the last FAA bill expired in 2007, House and Senate leaders reached a compromise on a ruling that made it easier for unions to organize airline staff.

“While some issues remain, there is no reason we cannot resolve them in the coming days and avoid any risk of another FAA shutdown,” said Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.)

It was unclear whether those issues could be wrapped up before the FAA funding extension expires Jan. 31, but the deal struck between Reid and House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) removed the major roadblock to reaching an agreement.

[pabianice]

I mean, why even run Republicans for office?

[US Navy Vet]

“It was unclear whether those issues could be wrapped up before the FAA funding extension expires Jan. 31, but the deal struck between Reid and House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) removed the major roadblock to reaching an agreement.” It’s a CRYIN’ shame!

[ExTxMarine]

In laymen’s terms, Boehner agreed to let the American public take it in the shorts - AGAIN!

[Izzy Dunne]

“Bipartisanship” at work.

[itssme]

Boehner the bastard....get rid of this weak pos...tell him to go back to his old man's bar, sit on a stool and do what he does best...booze and bawl.

[Hogblog]

The “Tan Man” rolls over faster than a crack whore spreads for the next hit....

[WOBBLY BOB]

“As a rule of thumb, Congressional legislation that is bipartisan is usually twice as bad as legislation that is partisan.”-

Thomas Sowell