"DHS has received $1 billion for air travel security under President Obama's stimulus package; money will be used to enhance checked baggage security and liquid threats in carry-on baggage" - Ontario Emperor

"This is a great opportunity for us to accelerate our strategic plan for checked baggage security screening, improving security and convenience at some of our nation's busiest airports as well as supporting President Obama's plan to stimulate the economy," said DHS secretary Janet Napolitano. "The proposed construction projects are projected to create more than 3,000 jobs and will continue our security strategy of risk-based application of assets and funds." - Ontario Emperor

My editorial comment - perhaps it's not wise to emphasize the job creation aspects of this grant. If you do the math, $1 billion to create 3,000 jobs works out to over $333,000 per job, which happens to be well above the so-called $250,000 level that divides the rich from those who truly work. - Ontario Emperor