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Article: The Department of State to begin issuance of an Electronic Passport.
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- M2 Presswire
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- August 10, 2005
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M2 PRESSWIRE-10 August 2005-US STATE DEPARTMENT: The Department of State to begin issuance of an Electronic Passport(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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The Department of State is developing an Electronic Passport that will enhance document and border security, while facilitating international travel for U.S. citizens. The Electronic Passport will integrate the latest concepts in electronic document protection and readability. The Department plans to issue the first full validity U.S. electronic passports in December 2005. By October 2006, all domestic passport agencies will issue electronic passports.
The new passport will combine ...