UPDATE 1-Efforts in US Congress to end FAA shutdown-LaHood

[WhiteTara]

Source: Reuters

Aug 1 (Reuters) - Key members of the U.S. Congress sought ways on Monday to end a partial shutdown of federal aviation programs that has disrupted thousands of jobs but the outcome of that effort was uncertain.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he spoke with senior members of the House of Representatives and Senate about forging an agreement to end the 10-day standoff over Federal Aviation Administration funding that has halted airport construction projects and prompted furloughs of 4,000 FAA staff.

LaHood told reporters in a conference call that he spoke with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, other leaders and senior staff about efforts to negotiate an agreement before lawmakers recess this week for the rest of August.

"They're focusing on this like a laser beam now that the debt and deficit (deal) has been solved and there will be a vote on that," LaHood said of a hard-fought agreement on Sunday to raise the U.S. debt limit and cut the budget deficit that has consumed Congress and the White House in recent weeks.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/01/infrastructure-faa-shutdown-idUSN1E7701N220110801

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Glad to see that this won't be left on the back burner until the vaca is over

[BumRushDaShow]

1. OMG

For goodness get this thing passed and let these folks get back to work! :banghead:

[Omaha Steve]

2. ALL this because R's didn't like a new rule

The rule change made it easier for FAA employees to organize a union. But they are for family values alright.

[burrowowl]

3. K&R!!!!!