Iowa lawmakers split on future of Reagan airport
Washington debate over Reagan National Airport raises security and safety concerns. Iowa lawmakers including Sen. Tom Harkin Rep. Jim Nussle and Sen. Chuck Grassley weigh risks from proximity to the Capitol White House and Pentagon and consider alternatives such as a new airport 20 miles south or high speed rail. Moran warns of billions in lost revenue if the airport closes.
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Security Tightens Ahead of Weekend Football And Miss America
Amid FBI warnings and heightened security Americans prepare for weekend football and Miss America events. No credible new threats reported, but fly zone bans and bomb sniffing dogs are in place as officials urge normal activity.
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