US will continue plans to require passports
The US government decided to continue with its plan to require passports, or other secure documents, of travelers from Canada, Mexico and other ally nations, in order to enter the country. The Departments of State and Homeland Security said they expect to officially adopt the new policy - which has generated complaints of travelers from the affected countries, and even from President George W. Bush - before the end of the year. The Department of Homeland Security explains in its website www.dhs.gov that it is exploring the use of biometric technology to create an alternative identification system for travelers and the government of Canada is collaborating with Washington in developing a new document of massive use that could be used on both sides of their common border.
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