WASHINGTON (AP) -- When a man recently stowed away in a cargo plane from New York to Dallas, Texas, by shipping himself in a wooden crate, it raised questions about transportation security nearly two years after terrorists turned jetliners into missiles.



Lawmakers say gaps remain, despite many improvements since the September 11 attacks. They cite security loopholes at the nation's ports and the potential threat that a missile could hit an airliner on takeoff or landing at airports.

"Transportation security is at its highest level ever, particularly aviation security," said Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, said Tuesday. "However, we need to remain vigilant across all modes of transportation." ......
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