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Victory for Main Street America

Through your support, Congress passed and President Obama has signed into law the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, which will limit excessive oil speculation and close loopholes that enabled Wall Street to gamble with our future. Thank you for proving that the American people do have a voice.

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ATA SmartBrief
Updated 30 Jul, 2010
Southwest eyes smaller markets, newer aircraft
Expedia is keeping an eye on Google purchase of ITA
Sen. Reid is urged to insert renewable-energy mandate into climate bill
House passes air safety bill; Senate expected to pass measure in days

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ATA Notes Airfares* Return to 1999 Levels; Hopeful End to “Lost Decade”
07/28/2010 - ATA responds to the DOT BTS First-Quarter 2010 report on airfares.Read More

Air Transport Association Applauds Enactment of Wall Street Reform Legislation
07/21/2010 - ATA applauds President Obama for signing the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.Read More

U.S. Airlines Post Six Consecutive Months of Revenue Growth in Recovering Economy; Double-Digit Growth Reflects Marketplace Optimism
07/21/2010 - ATA reported that passenger revenue for U.S. airlines returned to 2000 levels.Read More

what the experts say:

“Given the belt-tightening and financial strain that families and businesses already are under, a tax [ancillary fees] on passengers would be unwise. The industry and our passengers already pay more than $16 billion annually in U.S. taxes and fees..."
James C. May, president and chief executive, Air Transport Association
National Journal, 07/28/2010