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On Capitol Hill 108th Congress—Second Session

Dec. 10, 2004 — Powerful senator calls Meigs destruction an "abomination"

Dec. 9, 2004 — National intelligence bill means future pilot certificates with photos

Nov. 24, 2004 — No new user fees, GA programs funded; AOPA successfully defends GA priorities in FAA budget

Nov. 3, 2004 — Elections keep many friends of GA in office

Nov. 3, 2004 — Key policies, leaders likely to remain in second term

Nov. 3, 2004 — AOPA's power on Capitol Hill; 18 AOPA members to serve in Congress, 95% of AOPA-supported candidates elected

Oct. 27, 2004 — Pilots must act in political process, says Rep. Darrell Issa, AOPA member and pilot

Oct. 20, 2004 — Congress orders report from security agencies on reopening DC-3, Reagan National to GA

Oct. 14, 2004 — Powerful House member calls on TSA to resolve difficulties in alien flight training rule

Oct. 12, 2004 — N.C. congressman adds concerns over Cherry Point MOAs

Oct. 7, 2004 — Senate passes bill that includes photo pilot certificates; AOPA still questions implementation timetable

Oct. 7, 2004 — Boyer takes member concerns over alien flight training rule directly to Congress

Oct. 7, 2004 — AOPA's resources in Congress

Oct. 1, 2004 — Aviation security bill advances in House without Weiner amendment

Sept. 30, 2004 — Congressman Oberstar praises work of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation

Sept. 24, 2004 — Where do they stand on GA? Presidential candidates share their views in an AOPA Pilot exclusive

Sept. 23, 2004 — New York congressman agrees not to target GA after meeting with Boyer

Sept. 22, 2004 — Senate committee OKs new photo pilot certificates; AOPA works to minimize burden on pilots

Sept. 16, 2004 — House aviation subcommittee advances aviation security bill; AOPA work blocks anti-GA proposal

Sept. 14, 2004 — House passes AOPA-supported "good Samaritan" bill

Sept. 14, 2004 — Legislation introduced to allow airshows near stadiums

Sept. 14, 2004 — AOPA fights to stop Weiner bill in its tracks

Aug. 25, 2004 — AOPA-backed demonstration program to help save airports

Aug. 18, 2004 — General aviation security discussed at 9/11 hearing

Aug. 5, 2004 — Congress makes sure FSS service levels continue

Aug. 3, 2004 — No TFRs for Kerry campaign; AOPA asks that it stays that way

July 23, 2004 — 9/11 Commission finds little fault with general aviation

July 22, 2004 — AOPA counters call for permanent N.Y. airspace restrictions

July 8, 2004 — "Stop harassing GA," says AOPA; Congress "gets it"

July 7, 2004 — ADIZ confusion leads to hearing; recent incident underscores operational issues

July 1, 2004 — GA aircraft aren't "killing machines"; AOPA responds to senator's off-the-cuff comments

June 10, 2004 — House appropriators fund AOPA Airport Watch's 866/GA-SECURE

June 9, 2004 — Government action mirrors AOPA recommendation on grounded air tanker fleet

June 9, 2004 — Congressman and AOPA member Sam Graves holds pilot event

June 3, 2004 — Senate leader on Intelligence calls on the FAA to produce ADIZ report

June 2, 2004 — AOPA's Boyer shares cockpit with top Senate Democrat

May 27, 2004 — Powerful House Transportation chairman says efforts to close Buchanan Field should stop

May 13, 2004 — Powerful congressman weighs in for AOPA members on sightseeing rule

Apr. 9, 2004 — AOPA's Boyer takes members' biggest concerns to Capitol Hill

Apr. 6, 2004 — Boyer takes key AOPA member concerns to congressional leaders

Apr. 1, 2004 — "Where's the report?" AOPA asks Congress

Mar. 31, 2004 — AOPA fighting runway closure at Eugene, Oregon

Mar. 30, 2004 — Comply with the intent of Congress, AOPA tells TSA

Mar. 26, 2004 — Congress, AOPA keep pressure on FAA over charity/sightseeing rule

Mar. 16, 2004 — AOPA tells Congress opening Reagan National only part of the job

Mar. 16, 2004 — Meeting at Pentagon contributes to further reduction in Puget Sound TFRs

Mar. 11, 2004 — Congress to hear directly from pilots on charity/sightseeing rule, even if FAA won't

Mar. 4, 2004 — AOPA working closely with Congress to preserve backcountry airstrips

Feb. 23, 2004 — FAA "virtual" public meeting on charity/sightseeing rule now under way

Feb. 20, 2004 — AOPA takes GA airport security message to Capitol Hill

Feb. 13, 2004 — Congressional opposition to charity/sightseeing proposed rule gathering strength

Jan. 26, 2004 — Congressman supports AOPA call for charity/sightseeing public meetings

Jan. 22, 2004 — Important member of congressional aviation committee says GA airports are secure

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