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    Government Testers Sneak Bomb Parts Past Screeners

    The head of the Transportation Security Administration told Congress today that airport screeners are not the only layer of defense for American airports. This comes after yesterday's revelation that investigators smuggled liquid-based bomb components past security guards at 19 airports.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The head of the Transportation Security Administration told Congress today that airport screeners are not the only layer of defense for American airports. This comes after yesterday's revelation that investigators smuggled liquid-based bomb components past security guards at 19 airports. Nicole Gaouette reports from Washington for the Los Angeles Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Nicole Gaouette

      Bloomberg News

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Iraq, the 'Surge' and US Withdrawal
    1. 1:38Government Testers Sneak Bomb Parts Past ScreenersYou’re reading this
    2. 7:31Iraq: The Beginnings of Peace?
    3. 45:36San Francisco Will Issue ID Cards to Everyone
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