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CNN.COM AMERICA AT HOME FRONT LINES BIN LADEN AFGHANISTAN BATTLEFIELD VICTIMS SEPTEMBER 11

The following stories and charts have been produced as a result of an extensive CNN.com project that included examination of data, interviews and analysis. The project is divided into four parts: the airport security system in the United States; previous warnings about lax security; a comparison of the system in the U.S. to Western Europe; and, finally, a look at various solutions being proposed to improve airport security. • Airport security: A system driven by the minimum wage CNN Access: • Ex-transportation official critical of government • Congresswoman discusses improving air security • Warnings over airport security preceded attacks • Watchdog repeatedly warned Congress • Outside the U.S., a different approach to air security • Security company comes under increased scrutiny • Feds take control of airport security • Boosting airport security likely to focus on role of government • The question remains: Can we ever be safe? Top 25 Airports Airport Security by Year Weapons Found at Airports Airport Turnover Airline Security by Year Airline Fines Airport Wages Banned Items   RELATED LINKS: • Federal Aviation Administration • Department of Transportation • General Accounting Office PROJECT CREDITS

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