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Mayor Seeks Aid For Airline Employees, Retail

DENVER-The assistance package given to airlines might have a trickle-down effect for retailers at Denver International Airport, also suffering as a result of a drop-off in air traffic following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

By John Rebchook | Updated on September 28, 2001

DENVER-Fearing the toll on the local economy, Denver Mayor Wellington E. Webb has asked US Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta for help in identifying federal programs to assist laid-off airline workers. Not only is Denver losing thousands of jobs, but restaurants, bars and retailers at the Denver International Airport are being battered by a drop in travel and new safety precautions following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Webb made the request during a conference call with Mineta and several other mayors from major cities across the country.

Webb also expressed support for the current airline assistance package providing $5 billion in cash and $10 billion in loan guarantees.

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