Copyright 2002 The San Diego Union-Tribune  
The San Diego Union-Tribune
April 27, 2002, Saturday
SECTION: NEWS;Pg. A-7

LENGTH: 68 words

HEADLINE: 2 House Republicans want to arm pilots in cockpits

BYLINE: Associated Press

BODY:
WASHINGTON -- A campaign by airline pilots to carry guns in cockpits has gained the support of two key House Republicans despite the opposition of Bush administration officials.

House aviation subcommittee chairman John Mica of Florida and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Don Young of Alaska are scheduled to introduce legislation Tuesday to allow trained pilots to carry guns.



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