The name says it all; it is essential to the town
The president’s budget proposal for the federal fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 is full of bold moves, big changes and controversy. That was expected. But one proposed spending cut stands out as closer to home than others.
The budget office proposes to reduce federal funding for the nationwide Essential Air Service program by 52%.
Among 177 small communities in the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the program covers daily air service to Wrangell, Petersburg, Yakutat and Cordova.
What is particularly aggravating is the budget office’s explanation of why. It says the program “funnels taxpayer dollars t...
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