U.S. Sen. Bob Corker releases hold on controversial FAA Reauthorization Act - Commercial Appeal
Sen. Bob Corker backed down Wednesday from a hold he had placed on an aviation bill in an effort to protect FedEx.
Laura Herzog, Corker's press secretary, said the Tennessee Republican lifted the hold on the FAA Reauthorization Act "since it appears the controversial FedEx provision will not be included in the final Senate legislation." She later said that meant the provision -- which would make it easier for certain FedEx Express employees to form unions -- won't be added to the Senate bill by amendment.
FedEx spokesman Maury Lane said Wednesday night that "we are encouraged by this development and look forward to the Tennessee senators' success with this gravely serious issue."
Sen. Bob Corker backed down Wednesday from a hold he had placed on an aviation bill in an effort to protect FedEx.
Laura Herzog, Corker's press secretary, said the Tennessee Republican lifted the hold on the FAA Reauthorization Act "since it appears the controversial FedEx provision will not be included in the final Senate legislation." She later said that meant the provision -- which would make it easier for certain FedEx Express employees to form unions -- won't be added to the Senate bill by amendment.
FedEx spokesman Maury Lane said Wednesday night that "we are encouraged by this development and look forward to the Tennessee senators' success with this gravely serious issue."