Sen. McCain withdraws challenge to Air Force 737 lease; defense bill approved

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) Aug. 1 withdrew legislation challenging an Air Force proposal to lease four Boeing C-40 transport planes after he ran into resistance from key senators. The Department of Defense, meanwhile, has asked Congress to free $37.2 million in fiscal 2002 funds so the Air Force can...

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