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Homeland Security

Briefing

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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

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*The State of Michigan and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have agreed to help the state create an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) as a compliance option to fulfill Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requirements. The agreement is similar to those between DHS and Washington, Vermont, Arizona and New York for EDLs. Under WHTI citizens of the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Bermuda must have a passport or another accepted document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to ender or depart…

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