On the recordSeptember 16, 2015
It's unclear to what extent the air marshal program is reducing risk to aviation security, despite the more than $820 million annually that is spent on the program.
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congress.govIt's unclear to what extent the air marshal program is reducing risk to aviation security, despite the more than $820 million annually that is spent on the program.
Coburn questioned the effectiveness of the air marshal program in enhancing aviation security.
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