[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 110 (Wednesday, August 10, 1994)]
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    CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2739, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
                       AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1994

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                               speech of

                          HON. ELIZABETH FURSE

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 8, 1994

  Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my concerns with the 
trucking deregulation provision of the Conference Report on H.R. 2739. 
While I do support legislation to level the playing field between 
United Parcel Service and Federal Express, I am concerned that blanket 
intrastate trucking deregulation would have a serious, long-term 
negative affect on the quantity and quality of service provided to 
citizens I represent, particularly those in rural areas.
  I have heard from numerous groups in my community who do not feel 
that they have had adequate time to provide input on the implications 
of such a dramatic shift in policy, particularly regarding the link 
between route and safety regulation. Congress must be certain that any 
policy regarding intrastate trucking be in the best interest of 
citizens and our communities.

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