Mineta has put forward a proposal that would put the federal government in charge of security screening, but would not necessarily make all workers doing the screening federal agents, according to a senior Republican aide.

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According to information obtained by CNN from a senior Republican aide, Mineta offered a new proposal that would put the federal government in charge of security screening but would not necessarily make all workers doing the screening federal agents.

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Secretary Napolitano looked through -- her charge and DHS's charge was about detection capabilities and screening.

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Oh, and there is no truth to the rumors that American is going to have additional passenger screening for neatness or is going to charge extra for a sippy cup!

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Of course, with more seniors able to get that annual physical along with the other screening programs that will become available at no charge, there will need to be physicians available to them to provide these services.

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