Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Our coalition is here to send a clear message to lawmakers that we stand united against a radical "user fees" proposal which would decimate businesses and communities around our country through a huge tax hike.  This special interest legislation would benefit no one but the big commercial airlines."

Source: Gene Wright, Mayor of Quinwood, WV. Wright is also a pilot, and a member of the Alliance for Aviation Across America -- a coalition formed specifically to fight the "user fees" proposal that threatens to impose serious tax hikes on small businesses and towns across America. Coalition members include the League of Rural Voters, National Association of State Aviation Officials, Air Care Alliance, National Farmer's Union, National Agricultural Aviation Association, the National Business Aviation Association, Angel Flight, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and hundreds of small and medium-size businesses from around the country, according to the Alliance.

FMI: www.aviationacrossamerica.com/, www.faa.gov