http://www.freetalklive.com/taxonomy/term/12736/0 en http://www.freetalklive.com/content/gov%E2%80%99t_asks_faa_safety_inspectors_big_no_interest_loan <p>The last continuing resolution expired Tuesday. With that expiration, the F.A.A. lost its ability to charge the 7.5% tax on airline tickets, which funds most of the agency’s functions. That means the agency is losing $200 million a week, according to the American Association of Airport Executives, money that is normally used to pay safety inspectors and improve airport facilities.</p> <p>The agency als