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Business/Financial

Thompson Bill Requires DHS To Work With Industry On Biometric Airport Security

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Thursday, May 8th, 2008

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By Calvin Biesecker New legislation introduced yesterday by the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to form a working group with industry stakeholders to help find the best way for airports nationwide to deploy interoperable biometric identification credentials and related access control systems for airport employees. The Biometric Enhancement and Airport Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 (H.R. 5982) "ensures there is a comprehensive plan in place before airports begin using…

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