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      "date": "2005-09-01",
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      "title": "Homeland Security: Protecting Airspace in the National Capital Region",
      "summary": "Since September 11, 2001, several actions have been taken to monitor and protect the airspace\naround Washington, DC. However, many general aviation (GA) interests have protested that\nextensive airspace restrictions and complex procedures exceed what is necessary to protect critical\nassets from possible terrorist attacks using aircraft. Policymakers have struggled to address airspace\nprotection needs without unduly impeding air commerce or compromising safety. While the\nadministration is currently seeking to make the airspace restrictions in the National Capital Region\npermanent, Congress has pushed for an easing of restrictions on GA aircraft at Ronald Reagan\nWashington National Airport (DCA) and nearby GA airports through legislation and oversight. \nHowever, a few high profile airspace breaches have prompted some in Congress to seek stiffer\npenalties for violators and mandatory training for pilots (see  H.R. 3465 ). Better pilot\ntraining and technologies to improve pilot situational awareness may help curtail inadvertent airspace\nviolations that complicate surveillance and protection efforts. Further assessment of airspace design\nand special flight procedures around Washington, DC, may be undertaken to determine whether an\nappropriate balance exists between homeland security and defense requirements and air commerce\nand safety. This report will be updated as needed.",
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