US: Senators pan Trump’s proposed cuts to rural airports
A bipartisan group of senators is fighting to maintain commercial air service in rural communities after the Trump administration called for eliminating federal support for such a program. In a letter to the administration Monday, a group of lawmakers led by senator Deb Fischer expressed concern over the president’s budget proposal, which would cut all funding for Essential Air Service (EAS). The 40-year-old program helps give small towns and remote communities access to air service, where it can otherwise be difficult to support financially. “Without this support, many rural areas may no longer have access to air services,” the letter says. “This would significantly reduce support for rural communities in our states. A reduction in support could lead to a reduction in services and ultimately in jobs for rural America.” <br/>
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US: Senators pan Trump’s proposed cuts to rural airports
A bipartisan group of senators is fighting to maintain commercial air service in rural communities after the Trump administration called for eliminating federal support for such a program. In a letter to the administration Monday, a group of lawmakers led by senator Deb Fischer expressed concern over the president’s budget proposal, which would cut all funding for Essential Air Service (EAS). The 40-year-old program helps give small towns and remote communities access to air service, where it can otherwise be difficult to support financially. “Without this support, many rural areas may no longer have access to air services,” the letter says. “This would significantly reduce support for rural communities in our states. A reduction in support could lead to a reduction in services and ultimately in jobs for rural America.” <br/>
