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Congressman Burgess’ Statement on Justice Department Interference in the American Airlines Merger

Washington, August 21, 2013 | Bruce Harvie (202-225-7772)
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement in regard to the recent Justice Department decision to file suit to stop the merger of American Airlines and US Airways.
Congressman Burgess’ Statement on Justice Department Interference 
in the American Airlines Merger

Washington, D.C.
— Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement in regard to the recent Justice Department decision to file suit to stop the merger of American Airlines and US Airways.  

“As a frequent traveler, I have first-hand knowledge of the depths of frustration and anxiety that American Airlines workers have suffered during the bankruptcy.  I was looking forward to the resolution of this long process and the stability that the merger would offer.  Unfortunately, the Department of Justice has interfered with what should be a normal business development. This could hurt thousands of airline employees.  I will do everything within my power to assist these employees during this arduous transition and stop the federal governments’ misguided interference.”

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