Debbie sent me the same love letter.

Here is my note from Carl, received yesterday:

<div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;"> Thank you for contacting me regarding model aviation. I appreciate hearing your views on this matter.</span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;"></span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;"> The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of aircraft operations within the National Airspace System (NAS). Aircraft used within the NAS must not endanger others operating within the NAS, nor persons or property on the ground. According to the FAA, unmanned aerial vehicles, including model aircraft, have to operate under certain safety parameters regardless of whether or not the vehicle is used solely for recreational purposes within the NAS. Currently, the FAA is in the process of establishing new procedures and policies governing the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. If you would like more information about unmanned aerial vehicles, including model aircraft, I encourage you to contact the FAA at [http://www.faa.gov/contact/].</span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;"></span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;"> Additionally, on February 17, 2011, the Senate passed the FAA Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (S.223). This legislation included an amendment that would restrict the promulgation of rules or regulations regarding model aircraft if the aircraft is flown strictly for recreational, sport, competition, or academic purposes. </span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;"></span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;"> Should additional legislation relating to model aircraft come before the full Senate, I will certainly keep your views in mind. Thank you again for writing.</span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;"></span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;">Sincerely,</span></div><div class="ecxpar_9E25AB688952A73F8525786F0078500B_2"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; text-decoration: none; color: black;">Carl Levin

Idon't really expect anything spectacular. Ihave been in regular contact with my representative.....oh well, we're supposed to stop now, right? Here's a picture of me and Carl (well, just my hand holding an adult beverage) at a Michigan tailgate a few years ago.


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