Such a tax reform will help us forestall bankruptcy as a nation and make the tax code fairer and more conducive to economic growth.

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American has also felt competitive pressures as most of its competitors like Delta, United, US Airways and several similar carriers have reorganized under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Code in recent years and emerged a stronger competitors as companies have renegotiated labor, supply and financing contracts that have brought operating costs down.

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