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Gallego, Colleagues Demand Answers from Delta CEO as Company Moves Toward AI Pricing Model to Set Airfares

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led colleagues in demanding answers from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian after the company announced its plans to ramp up use of AI to set individualized, surveillance-based fares. “Delta’s current and planned individualized pricing practices not only present data privacy concerns but will also likely mean fare price increases up to each individual consumer’s personal ‘pain point’ at a time when American families are already struggling with rising costs,” the Senators wrote. “Consumers have no way of knowing what data and personal information your company and Fetcherr plan to collect or how the AI algorithm will be trained,” they continued. “Prices could

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Gallego Backs Legislation to Make Child Care Affordable for Working Families

WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing the Child Care for Working Families Act to ensure families across America can find and afford the high-quality child care they need. “As childcare becomes increasingly unaffordable, Arizona families are getting crushed by the cost,” said Senator Gallego. “This bill would cap what working families pay, expand access to high-quality care, and set children up for success. That’s what being pro-family is about.” The cost of child care nationwide continues to rise, and instead of helping tackle it, President Trump is exacerbating the affordability crisis. The average cost of child care is now $13,128—a 29% increase since 2020 that outpaces inflation.

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Gallego Backs Legislation to Prevent and Mitigate Wildfire Damages

The bills establish a Unified National Wildfire Intelligence Center and expedite the removal hazardous trees near power lines WASHINGTON — Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing two pieces of legislation to improve wildfire mitigation efforts’ effectiveness. “Wildfires do an immense amount of damage across Arizona and the Southwest each year. That’s why it’s important that we work to prevent their formation and mitigate their harmful effects when they do occur,” said Senator Gallego. “These measures will help to reduce uncontrollable outbreaks and increase our response capabilities.” Senator Gallego has long been a leader in strengthening the federal and state response to wildfires. This year, he introduced the Cross-Boundary

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