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Bill urges anti-missile shields.

Publication: Business Travel News
Publication Date: 02-AUG-04 		Format: Online - approximately 502 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
The House of Representatives on July 22 unanimously approved legislation urging the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite approval of technology to protect commercial airplanes from shoulder-fired missiles. In addition to urging FAA to expedite certification of technologies currently being developed, the bill requires diplomatic steps to reduce the number of shoulder-fired missiles worldwide and mandates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assess the vulnerability of U.S. airports within one year. The 423-0 vote...

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