Earlier today, AAAE Gov President Todd Hauptli joined aviation industry leaders on the East front of the Capitol for a "Rally to End the Government Shutdown" organized by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. In his remarks, which were delivered on behalf of AAAE and ACI-NA, Hauptli called for an end to the current budget impasse; elimination of sequestration; prevention of the diversion of AIP funds for FAA operations; and an increase in the federal cap on local PFCs.