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“APPROVAL OF NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL'S FOREIGN AIR CARRIER PERMIT” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H2292 on May 12, 2016.
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APPROVAL OF NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL'S FOREIGN AIR CARRIER PERMIT
(Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, on April 15, the Department of Transportation tentatively approved the Norwegian Air International's request for a foreign air carrier permit, which would enable it to operate flights in the United States.
This decision is inconsistent with the intent of the United States-
European Union Air Transport Agreement and threatens thousands of U.S. jobs by undercutting American wages and working conditions.
While Norwegian Air International is owned by a Norwegian company, it operates under a flag of convenience, which allows it to dodge Norway's collective bargaining laws, tax regime, and regulatory climate. The application should be denied.
I have cosponsored legislation to permit the issuance of this permit and will continue to work with my colleagues in a bipartisan fashion to ensure a level playing field for U.S. businesses and American workers.
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