Apr
15
Senators fight airlines over carry-on baggage fees
April 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Finally Senators are doing something worthwhile with their old, fat and prodominantly white asses. Senate Democrats are taking aim at carry-on baggage fees after Spirit Airlines became the first U.S. carrier to propose charging passengers to store luggage in overhead bins. So on Wednesday, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a bill that would amend the [...]
Jun
12
The U.S. Senate Thursday backed a plan giving the Food and Drug Administration power to regulate cigarettes and other tobacco products, because you know, they've been doing such a bang up job with everything else they "regulate". The agency would curb advertisements, require stronger package warnings and inspect manufacturers. Supporters said the bill, which passed [...]