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Friday, June 6, 2008
Atlanta to New York on British Air?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Penn State University professor Terrence Guay argues that the the U.s. should allow foreign ownership of airlines, so that, for example, British Air could offer flights between Atlanta and New York.
“Right now,,, foreign airlines like British Airways are permitted to fly to a U.S. destination to pick up or drop off passengers but cannot provide direct service between U.S. cities,” he writes. “Relaxing the restrictions on foreign ownership would allow British Airways and other foreign carriers to serve U.S. locations that are underserved now. It also would avoid the reduction in routes and elimination of cities served when two U.S. carriers merge. And for anyone dreaming of decent meals and better service — even in economy class — foreign airlines have a lot to offer, as almost anyone who has flown abroad can attest.”
How about it?
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Appoint, don’t elect state school chief?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former state senator John C. Foster argues that the last two state school superintendents are proof that Georgia needs to change its system of electing school chiefs.
The recent CRCT controversy is an example of how the system is not working, he says. Instead, we should have a commissioner of education appointed by the governor, writes Foster.
Appointed or elected?
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