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Small Airport Security New aviation security measures are causing headaches for airport directors. The new federal agency responsible for transportation security has mandated a series of measures that airports -- both large and small -- must implement. Small airports complain the government's "one-size-fits-all" policy is not practical. They would like to see a more flexible approach. NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports from Kalispell, Mont., on how one airport director is dealing with the new situation.

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New aviation security measures are causing headaches for airport directors. The new federal agency responsible for transportation security has mandated a series of measures that airports — both large and small — must implement. Small airports complain the government's "one-size-fits-all" policy is not practical. They would like to see a more flexible approach. NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports from Kalispell, Mont., on how one airport director is dealing with the new situation.