S.Res. 344 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the proposed merger of United Airlines and US Airways is in consistent with the public interest and public convenience and necessity policy set forth in section 40101 of title 49, United States Code.

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Expresses the sense of the Senate about its concern about the proposed United Airlines-U.S. Airways merger because of its potential to leave consumers with fewer travel options, higher fares, and lowered levels of service. Declares that the potential consumer detriments from the proposed merger outweigh the potential consumer benefits.

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2000-07-26
Introduced in Senate
2000-07-26
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7692-7693)
2000-07-26
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7692)
2000-09-20
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2000-10-02
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9597)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the proposed merger of United Airlines and US Airways is in consistent with the public interest and public convenience and necessity policy set forth in section 40101 of title 49, United States Code.

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