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Officials debated shooting down air intruder near Washington
A small Cessna entering restricted airspace near Washington prompted a near crisis as national security officials debated using deadly force. Evacuations ringed the White House Capitol and Supreme Court while F 16s intercepted. Lt Col Tim Lehmann said they were on the cusp of engagement as the plane approached the Washington Monument. President Bush was unaware of the midday scare during a bike ride in Maryland.
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