The Department of Homeland Security moved Thursday to increase random checks for explosives at American airports after officials cited a heightened concern over possible terror plots against the aviation system.
Counterterrorism officials said that recent intelligence tips had hinted at a planned attack by Qaeda operatives, but that the threat information was vague and did not specify a particular target or date.
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More ridiculous spending justification. Just another attempt to ook busy and make the international bogeymen look more scary. This is such a ridiculous waste of time and money to look for nonresistant explosives.