Faa Shutdown Would Cost Gov't $200 Million A Week

FAA shutdown would cost gov't $200 million a week

The government will lose about $200 million a week in airline ticket taxes if the Federal Aviation Administration is forced to shut down.

Senh: Good for passengers. No taxes on tickets!

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