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Congress hijacked your 9/11 security fee and left you stuck at the gate

Congress diverts $15 billion in 9/11 security fees for pet projects, causing massive TSA delays. A dedicated trust fund will fix it.

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Washington Examiner· Sep 11, 1:00 PMCongress hijacked your 9/11 security fee and left you stuck at the gate

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