11 More U.S. Airports Get Body Scanners

March 5th, 2010 admin

Transportation officials announced Friday 11 more United States airports are to begin receiving full-body imaging machines “By accelerating the deployment of this technology , we are enhancing our capability to detect and disrupt threats of terrorism across the nation,” Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a statement. Despite concerns of privacy and their effectiveness, the 11 airports are to get the 150 machines beginning Monday at Boston’s Logan International Airport, and one at the O’Hare International…


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