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Jan 2, 04, 4:42 pm
Newark airport not meeting baggage-screening deadline (http://www.news12.com/NJ/topstories/article?id=97848)(no reg) <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">
(01/01/04) NEWARK - Baggage screening at Newark Liberty International Airport still isn't up to federal standards.
According to The Star-Ledger, the airport still isn't electronically screening all baggage for explosives. Officials say some of the baggage is still being checked by hand and with dogs. The electronic equipment works by scanning the bags' molecular structure.
The Transportation Security Administration wouldn't comment on the airport's status. The Star-Ledger report cited an anonymous federal security official.
It's the second year the airport has missed the federal mandate. The airport was among a dozen given extensions last year. The Port Authority, which operates the airport, says it has taken steps to improve security.</font>
(01/01/04) NEWARK - Baggage screening at Newark Liberty International Airport still isn't up to federal standards.
According to The Star-Ledger, the airport still isn't electronically screening all baggage for explosives. Officials say some of the baggage is still being checked by hand and with dogs. The electronic equipment works by scanning the bags' molecular structure.
The Transportation Security Administration wouldn't comment on the airport's status. The Star-Ledger report cited an anonymous federal security official.
It's the second year the airport has missed the federal mandate. The airport was among a dozen given extensions last year. The Port Authority, which operates the airport, says it has taken steps to improve security.</font>