Buster, Stone Support McCain's Military Aircraft Transfer Act
The legislation, introduced by Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Bill Nelson of Florida, would transfer surplus aircraft from the U.S. Department of Defense to the U.S. Forest Service for use in fighting wildland fires. Saying federal officials lack adequate air power to fight fires from the sky, Riverside County Supervisors Bob Buster and Jeff Stone, are urging the U.S. Senate to support legislation to convert excess military air tankers to help fight wildfires nationwide.
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