I think you're right, prairie.
She's more heavily made up for the cameras today.
And Roemer has left the room. This is their darned important job and they can't even bother to listen to ALL the testimony. Sheesh
http://www.cnn.com/US/9609/05/airport.security/index.html The American Civil Liberties Union said it would fight any efforts to subject passengers to a higher level of screening based on their race or religion.
"Passengers not legitimately under suspicion should not have to fear that their private effects and private lives will be held up to public scrutiny," said ACLU Legislative Counsel Gregory Nojeim. "Safety and privacy will not be assured if people are targeted for searches based on incorrect criteria instead of evidence."
However, Gore said it was unlikely that every passenger would be put through every level of security. He said security checks for air cargo also could be increased, but did not specify how.