But the Obama administration said the fee captures only 36 percent of the cost of providing aviation security, and said the increased fee will result in passengers paying "a majority" of the estimated cost of passenger and baggage screening.

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He said public investment in passenger facilities as well as buses and trains was paying off for passengers, "and it must be matched by quality services and excellent customer care".

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The best-paying state for these workers, who assemble, install, repair or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators or dumbwaiters: Massachusetts.

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The best-paying state for these workers, who assemble, install, repair or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators or dumbwaiters: New Hampshire.

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The U.S. Coast Guard offers the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel license, which lasts for five years and allows you to transport up to six paying passengers.

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The U.S. Coast Guard offers the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel license, which is valid for five years and allows you to transport up to six paying passengers.

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