Lawmakers Reach Deal on Security Bill (with JOHN DOE)

Washington Post ^ | July 24, 2007 | JIM ABRAMS (AP)

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Congressional negotiators reached tentative agreement Tuesday on steps to strengthen air and sea defenses against terrorists in legislation aimed at fulfilling recommendations made three years ago by the 9/11 Commission.

The bill outlines plans to inspect all cargo on passenger planes within three years and screen, within five years, all U.S.-bound cargo ships for nuclear weapons before they leave foreign ports.

It also realigns the formulas for distributing federal security funds so that states and cities most at risk of terrorist attack receive a larger share.

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The "John Doe" amendment is a "works in progress" in this agreement. If this passes we may be able to report suspicious activity without the fear of a law suit. I do wonder how the amendment reads.

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How many miles of fence will be guaranteed by this law and how soon will it be built? I’m guessing zero, great security!