MASON CITY, IA - An Iowa lawmaker is says more money is needed for the Federal Aviation Administration.
U.S. Representative Tom Latham says he'll play a big role in talks over a permanent funding bill for the FAA.
A partial shutdown of the agency earlier this month left airports like Mason City Municipal without funding for various projects. They say a permanent bill is needed to remain operational past September.
"We remain hopeful they will be able to come to the table and come to an agreement on the FAA reauthorization bill which also includes essential air service so those are two factors that affect our airport so we're hoping they come to some kind of resolution," said Pam Osgood, airport manager.
Osgood says since the FAA shutdown funding for the airport's new aircraft rescue firefighter facility was approved.
The airport commission will officially accept the money Friday.
Source: http://www.kimt.com
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