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U.S. airports take steps to prevent terrorist attacks
December 24, 1999
Web posted at: 12:32 p.m. EST (1732 GMT)
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Go behind the scenes to see how security is being handled at Boston's airport, with CNN's Perri Peltz.
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BOSTON (CNN) -- Concerns that terrorists may try to plant bombs in the United States over the holidays have prompted stepped-up surveillance at airports across the nation.
The heightened security means delays for passengers and extra scrutiny of employees.
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