Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA has not said if it plans to extend the proposed ban to domestic flights as well. (AP Photo/FAA, File)

News

FAA pushes for ban on laptops in checked bags over fire, explosion risk

Kara Zupkus -

October 20, 2017 9:29 pm

Rep. Bill Shuster vowed Tuesday that he would amend his bill to privatize federal air traffic control in response to criticism, saying he would clarify that the new private entity that would run air traffic control would not be taxpayer-funded and that its activities would still be regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Economy

Bill Shuster vows to amend FAA privatization bill

Sean Higgins -

October 3, 2017 9:45 pm

Juana Matos residents walk through a flooded area caused by the passage of Hurricane Maria, in Catano, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

News

House re-passes FAA bill after Senate strips out flood insurance reform

Susan Ferrechio -

September 28, 2017 8:10 pm

News

Democrats block FAA extension and hurricane tax relief

Susan Ferrechio -

September 25, 2017 10:55 pm

House and Senate lawmakers will take up a bill authorizing the FAA for six months. The legislation is considered a patch, and it will likely exclude much-needed reforms to improve airline safety and boost consumer protections.

Magazine

Congress will punt again on FAA reform

Susan Ferrechio -

September 25, 2017 4:01 am

The House has yet to schedule a vote on fiscal 2018 budget thanks to internal GOP divide on spending reforms. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

News

It’s punting season in Congress

Susan Ferrechio -

September 13, 2017 4:01 am

Laura Shell, center, a Travelers catastrophe claims specialist from Lexington, Va., trains to become a certified drone operator at the insurance company's Windsor, Conn., training center on Aug. 30. The industry is using drones to help assess damage in Texas from Hurricane Harvey. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)

Magazine

Harvey forces debate over using drones in disaster recovery

Melissa Quinn -

September 9, 2017 4:01 am

Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., shot back against the American Conservative Union Foundation after the group came out against the lawmaker's plan to privatize air traffic control. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Infrastructure

Bill Shuster pushes back against conservative group’s opposition to air traffic control privatization bill

Sean Higgins -

September 8, 2017 7:21 pm

The fiscal 2018 spending bill will be complicated by demands for potentially billions of dollars to mitigate the damage caused by Harvey.

Healthcare

Congress staring down deadlines on debt ceiling, children’s healthcare and defense

Susan Ferrechio -

September 5, 2017 4:01 am

Puerto Rico is undergoing a steady transformation that involves government right-sizing, reductions in public spending, a trimming of the number of political appointees, and a reformation of permitting processes. The government, led by new Governor Ricardo Rosselló, is also working on tax and energy reforms. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo, File)

Infrastructure

Partnerships are paving a new path for Puerto Rico

Carlos Mercader -

August 17, 2017 4:01 am

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Tag: Federal Aviation Administration

FAA pushes for ban on laptops in checked bags over fire, explosion risk

Bill Shuster vows to amend FAA privatization bill

House re-passes FAA bill after Senate strips out flood insurance reform

Democrats block FAA extension and hurricane tax relief

Congress will punt again on FAA reform

It’s punting season in Congress

Harvey forces debate over using drones in disaster recovery

Bill Shuster pushes back against conservative group’s opposition to air traffic control privatization bill

Congress staring down deadlines on debt ceiling, children’s healthcare and defense

Partnerships are paving a new path for Puerto Rico

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