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Old 8th Nov 2006, 12:55
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Originally Posted by akerosid
While most people outside the US (and obviously, quite a few more inside) will be relieved at the US election results, I'm wondering what it will mean for the prospects for Open Skies? The fact that the Democrats are likely to control both houses (as of this writing, with both Montana and Virginia likely to go to the Dems).
The soft line on ownership & control was held by the Administration, it was blocked by Congress with the Democrats most strongly opposed. Given their new position of power, an O&C provision acceptable to the Europeans is more unlikely than ever.