House Insults Families of Flight 3407: Hochul Vows to Continue Fighting for Stronger Security Measures

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The United States House of Representatives failed today by voting for the Shuster amendment that will unravel two years of work to reform the airline industry.

"The United States House of Representatives should be ashamed at the way they have disgraced the lives of the victims of Continental Connection Flight 3407," said Kathy Hochul, candidate for New York's 26th Congressional District. "After two long years of work, the House today insulted not only those who lost their lives, but the families that still fight in their spirits.

"I once again echo my cries that we must enact major changes to how the airline industry operates and vow that once elected to Congress, I will not stop fighting until these aviation protocols are brought to fruition.

"While Rep. Shuster (R-PA) and 214 of his colleagues champion the influence of special interest money, I will fight for the people of Western New York when I represent the 26th District. I will work hand-in-hand with Rep. Brian Higgins and Rep. Louise Slaughter in finding a way to keep these much needed reforms alive and keeping our families and loved ones safe."

The Shuster Amendment passed today halts major measures to combat pilot fatigue, increase commercial pilot licensing requirements, improve training practices, establish an electronic pilot records database, and setup new transparencies for regional carriers.

More information about Kathy Hochul can be found at www.KathyHochul.com.

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