Detection of Explosives on Airline Passengers : Recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and Related Issues

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides overview of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the U.S. (9/11 Commission) recommendation to prioritize the screening of airline passengers for explosives. Discusses current ...

Provides overview of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the U.S. (9/11 Commission) recommendation to prioritize the screening of airline passengers for explosives. Discusses current state of passenger trace explosives detection technology, reviews ongoing Federal R&D efforts and pilot equipment deployments, and summarizes related policy issues.

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