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Despite Struggles, DHS Smart Card Program Will Protect Ports, Official Says

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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

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By Jen DiMascio Though the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) plan to provide biometric smart cards to port workers has experienced delays, progress is being made, the assistant secretary for policy told lawmakers yesterday. That includes the start of enrollment of employees yesterday at the Port of Wilmington in the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Noting that the program has been behind schedule by "some months," Stewart Baker told the Senate Homeland Security Committee that TWIC could be the most…

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