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Homeland Security

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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

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*Customs and Border Protection has launched a new six-month International Registered Traveler pilot program called Global Entry, which will begin accepting applications in May for a June 10 roll out at three airports: Terminal 4 at JFK International; Washington Dulles International; and George Bush Intercontinental in Houston. For a $100 fee, applicants who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents will submit biographic data, a digital photograph and 10 fingerprints to be used in background checks. Enrolled travelers entering a…

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