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Bush presses executive option over airport security showdown
President Bush threatened to use executive authority to take over aviation security if Congress fails to pass federal control of airport screeners and related measures. White House officials framed broad presidential power to fortify cockpit doors, deploy air marshals, and tighten screening standards while Congress negotiates anti terrorism and wiretap provisions.
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Ari Fleischer
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John McCain
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