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Lawmakers sound alarm over TSA facial recognition technology

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71% Informative

Some lawmakers are raising concerns about the Transportation Security Administration's facial recognition technology.

It’s currently in 200 airports nationwide, with TSA planning to expand to more than 400 .

Oregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley opposes the technology, which is optional.

A U.S. Travel Association survey found about 80% of Americans support the technology.

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61

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53

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55

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semi-formal

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English

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56

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short-lived

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