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Witnesses testified on the impact of the federal shutdown on businesses and government functions. Among the topics discussed were transportation and consumer safety, scientific research, and…

Panelists talked about unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone technology and its usage. Moderator and former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Marion Blakey said that domes…

Democratic representatives held a hearing about the impact of sequestration budget cuts on federal employees and their families and on the work that they do. Marion Blakey, a former head of …

Defense and non-defense group representatives spoke to reporters about upcoming sequestration automatic spending cuts. They warned of the negative effects of these cuts to defense, education…

Witnesses testified on NASA’s strategic direction as the Nation faces budgetary challenges. They also reviewed the National Research Council report on NASA’s strategic direction and the need…

Marion Blakey discussed how defense contractors plan to operate under budget cuts set to take place on Jan. 2, 2013. If cuts imposed under the Budget Control Act of 2011 go into effect, defe…

Marion Blakey talked about Defense Department budget cuts scheduled for January 2013, and their impact on defense industry companies. These budget cuts, also known as sequestration, were ena…

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a conference on the aviation industry, featuring the head of the Federal Aviation Administration and Senior Executives from Southwest, U.S. Airways, and o…

Former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Marion Blakey talked about recent FAA issues in the news. Topics included air traffic control tower incidents and staffing, increas…

Marion Blakey talked about defense industry reaction to Secretary Gates' announcement of cuts to the defense budget. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Ra…