By Zayida Baker Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., and Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., serve, respectively, on Senate and House committees that reached a temporary, last-minute truce September 15 over the Federal Aviation Administration. Congress extended FAA operations through January. Nelson sits on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and its Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety,…

By Zayida Baker Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., and Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., occupy opposite sides of the congressional battle over the Federal Aviation Administration. Another FAA shutdown is possible if House and Senate cannot agree by September 16. Nelson sits on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and its Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety,…

By Zayida Baker At a time when some fear Congress’ power is receding, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, under Chairman John Mica, R-Fla., is flexing its authority over the Transportation Security Administration. Rep. Steve Southerland serves on the committee and its Subcommittee on Aviation. After September 11, 2001, Rep. Mica helped author legislation creating…