Who Pays To Use Our Skies?
An important debate is going on in Congress concerning how the Federal Aviation Administration should be funded. Basically the arguments center around whether Congress should retain the existing system, which provides funds from excise taxes and from the general revenue fund, or move to an entirely new system of user fees. Though the outcome will greatly affect all users of our nation's skyways, it's also a glimpse into how funding debates concerning other federal agencies and industries might play out and how interested parties make their case using all available media. For an admittedly biased but comprehensive view of the issues involved, see this summary.
Posted by Mitch on February 23, 2007 11:12 AM | Permalink