GOP Control Of House Could Revive The F-22 Fight -- AJC
The takeover of the U.S. House by Republicans could prompt a revival of the fight for additional funding for the Marietta-built F-22 stealth fighter, U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey said Friday.
“This isn’t just for the sake of home-cooking, but also for the sake of the country,” Gingrey said in a telephone interview.
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