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Effort by Senator Baucus successful in defending Essential Air Service funds

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., announced Thursday a big win for Montana jobs as the U.S. Senate voted to stop an amendment aimed at eliminating the Essential Air Service program.

"This is good news for Montana jobs. Today, we sent a very clear bipartisan message that now is not the time to turn our backs on rural communities that depend on Essential Air Service. Montana has eight communities that rely on EAS for jobs, tourism and the ability to attract business. I’m especially proud to stand with folks from those communities today," Baucus said.

Full Story: http://sidneyherald.com/articles/2011/02/20/news/doc4d5f0cf96c64b698890260.txt

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