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Updated Schedule for U.S. Biometric Passports

Posted by michael on from the papers-please dept.

SRain315 writes "The story from the Chicago Times via Yahoo! give more details about biometric information to be added to U.S. passports. Trial run this fall, full production next year. Slashdot covered this last year."

5 of 224 comments (clear)

  1. fp by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    who will get first passport?

  2. I'm surprised... by Myrmi · · Score: 3, Funny

    That americans aren't demanding bioimperial passports...

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    "I think everyone is an agnostic but just doesn't know" - Frazz
  3. Re:Yeah... by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 4, Funny
    Fake security - real control. This is to keep people IN - not out.

    "In Soviet America, Passport stamps You!"

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    "Flyin' in just a sweet place,
    Never been known to fail..."
  4. Chip? With software of course? by PeterPumpkin · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't like this idea. Last thing I need when I'm in some third world country is passport showing a blue screen of death. "Welcome to Congo, Mr. Thread Exception!"

  5. Tin foil hat are now obsolete! by Moocowsia · · Score: 2, Funny

    Time to start making tin foil contacts

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    Moo!