Apr 11, 2008 12:19 pm US/Eastern
Bush To Keep 'Close Eye' On Airline Industry
WASHINGTON (AP) ―
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President George W. Bush (File)
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The White House says President Bush is keeping a close eye on problems in the airline industry that have interrupted travel for thousands of passengers.
Spokesman Scott Stanzel said Friday that this will be discussed Monday at a Bush Cabinet meeting that already was set to take up such issues as Iraq, the housing crunch and a trade dispute with Congress.
Since last month's revelation that Southwest Airlines flew planes that had missed inspections -- a violation of federal standards -- the Federal Aviation Administration has stepped up its scrutiny of aircraft inspections.
The result is misery for the flying public.
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