How does the executive branch affect the aviation rulemaking process??

Question

Is it even possible? How can the executive branch of the government affect aviation?

Answer 1

Yes, the executive branch does affect aviation rulemaking.

Check this out:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/12/20031212-4.html

Here's something about Pres. Reagan and aviation legislation: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/11/20011119-2.html