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10-18-2006, 03:20 PM
The Chamber of Deputies has rejected an aerial transport agreement between the DR and the United States because they considered it detrimental to the country's interests. The agreement stated that airlines could make international flights, fly over the country's airspace without landing, and not make layover stops. 112 deputies voted against the legislation, which had been approved by the Senate in 2003. The general consensus amongst deputies was that it would adversely affect the country's abilities to set prices for air travel, impede the country's aerial rights, and pose a challenge to the country's sovereignty. Deputies also pointed out that this piece of legislation challenges the government's interests and those of aerial transport users.
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