Government watchdog: TSA falling short in oversight of airport perimeter security

CNN: A government watchdog agency says the Transportation Safety Administration is deficient in its oversight of airport perimeter security -- and it could create dangerous vulnerability for the entire U.S. commercial aviation system.

According to a report issued Tuesday by the Government Accountability Office, TSA has failed to update its recommendations to reflect new potential threats. While airports have the day-to-day responsibility of securing their perimeters -- as well as all airport access points -- TSA is responsible for setting minimum standards for airports to follow.

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