by Charlie Leocha | Jul 28, 2011
Washington, DC, is buzzing during these dog days of summer. With temperatures rising above 100 degrees and the humidity oppressive, the gears of government grind on. The governmental grinding these days is not very pleasing. Negotiations on the increase of the debt...
by Ned S. Levi | Jun 21, 2010
Last week, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to require the cruise industry make their ships and cruises safer. The International Cruise Victims Association (ICV), a champion of cruise safety, has hailed the legislation and declared “Victory!” I’m more reserved...
by Charlie Leocha | Dec 14, 2009
I know it’s about 90 days since a very similar headline, but it’s happening again — the Senate is delaying passage of FAA Reauthorization Act once again (this makes seven times in a row). They promise they will get it done in March, but don’t hold...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 5, 2009
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2200 – the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Authorization Act. It includes an expansion of the TSA into surface transportation such as highways, buses, trains and subways. It also increases TSA funding and...
