House passes aviation bill

The House has passed a sweeping aviation bill that targets safety and labour rules opposed by industry. The Republican-drafted bill was approved Friday by a 223 to 196 vote, mostly along party lines. It provides a blueprint for Federal Aviation Administration programs for the next 3 1/2 years while cutting the agency's budget by about $4 billion.
It also contains a provision that could thwart proposed new safety regulations, including one that would prevent tired pilots from flying.