James L. Oberstar

Chairman, House Transportation Committee

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Congressman (D-MN) and Chairman of the House Transportation Committee

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In a study of America's airline industry, the General Accountability Office of Congress—the GAO—reports no collisions on airport runways since 1990.

Air Travel in the United States: Is Anybody in Charge?

In a study of America's airline industry, the General Accountability Office of Congress—the GAO—reports no collisions on airport runways since 1990.

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