learn more about how important General Aviation is to the United States at:
http://www.gaservesamerica.com/
edit:
similar article on CBS news:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/05/17/eveningnews/main5021145.shtml
UPDATE 7/17/2009
Pilot/actor Morgan Freeman is joining Harrison Ford as a spokesman for the GA Serves America campaign to educate the public and decision makers about the important role GA plays in the national economy and transportation system.
More on this here
http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/090716gasa.html?WT.mc_id=090717epilot&WT.mc_sect=gan