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Real ID standards are set to go into effect nearly two decades after they were approved by Congress and countless delays in implementation, with the final rush coming as the deadline nears.
From Washington Examiner
As of May 7, a standard driver’s license or state ID will no longer pass muster at airport security checkpoints, the Department of Homeland Security says.
From The New York Times
Once enforcement begins, the TSA said unprepared travelers arriving at TSA checkpoints should expect delays.
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