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Special airport security escort for political VIPs moving forward in Congress

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Sen. Ted Cruz's amendment would allow political VIPs t Senate hisked through airport security lines.

Ted Cruz s it's needed to ensure public officials’ safety amid a rise in threats.

The amendment would place most of the onus of doing this on the Cruz sportation Security Administration.

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