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Delays in arming pilots draw congressional ire
Fewer than 100 pilots were certified to carry guns on commercial flights in eight months after Congress approved the program. TSA hiring freezes, a stagnant air marshal force, and a warning of possible hijackings sparked criticism from Rep. John Mica and pilots led by Capt. Bob Lambert. TSA says more pilots will be trained after summer. some in the pipeline already, with weekly cohorts. Critics warn of safety risks and blame TSA for slow rollout amid a $900 million budget shortfall.
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al-Qaida
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Airline
Pilots’ Security Alliance
John Mica
R-Fla
House Aviation Subcommittee
Robert Johnson