Senators want to boost tourism


Is this a valid choice?
It's too much to ask, but I always hope that things like this would make people question the role of Congress in "regulating" or "encouraging" the economy.

The United States has lost billions of dollars and an immeasurable amount of good will since Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism attacks nearly six years ago because of a decline in foreign tourists. Several senators are now trying to get the government involved in bringing those visitors back.

The Senate Commerce Committee has approved a bill to establish a nonprofit public-private corporation to promote the United States as a tourist destination and clear up misperceptions about U.S. travel policies. It also would create a new office in the Commerce Department to work with other agencies on fixing visa policies and entry processes that discourage visits.

Think about it. Of all the industries that Congress could promote, they pick tourism?

Which of course naturally leads to questioning the role of the FedGovs in any industry.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Mon - July 9, 2007 at 02:18 PM  Tag


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