“In a stunning display of politics over people,
the House Republicans’ insistence on attaching anti-worker
provisions to an aviation bill has brought about a terrible
stalemate that is hurting the economy." Source: Senate
Transportation Committee Chair Jay Rockefeller (D-WV).
“Senate Democrats have no one to blame but themselves
for this partial shutdown of FAA programs and airport
projects.” Source: House Transportation
Committee Chair John Mica (R-FL).