Oh, those Texans are at it again.
This time it’s Rep. Henry Cuellar (D) who is drawing the ire of his counterparts from the District, Maryland and Virginia by seeking a special exception to the rule that limits the distance that flights can travel to and from Reagan National Airport.
It’s not necessarily a new fight: National, with its prime location just five miles from the Capitol, has long been the preferred airport for members of Congress. And the region’s congressional delegation has grown accustomed to beating back attempts to tinker with the strict rules that govern how many and how far flights can travel to and from the airport.