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Passenger Risk Assessment Project Blows Up in Carrier’s Face

Steve Scott

Monday, September 29th, 2003

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Controversy could limit government's upgraded computerized screening program It is not good when the chief executive officer of an airline has to post a message to all customers confessing, "I feel very badly about the concern this matter has created." That was part of the "explanation" offered Sept. 23 by JetBlue Airways [Nasdaq: JBLU] CEO David Neeleman in the public relations disaster that exploded following revelations that the airline provided - in violation of its own privacy protocols - one…

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

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Congress

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Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

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Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

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