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Congress rejects effort to ground rural air service
June 5, 2015 /
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If there’s one Montana bird at risk of having its wings clipped whenever Congress discusses transportation, it’s the federally subsidized Essential Air Service.
EAS is a 30-year-old program that assures that far-flung rural areas aren’t completely cut off from air service when commercial airlines pass them by. The program has been a lifesaver for Montana communities more than a three hour drive from commercial air service.
By Tom Lutey
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