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Arizona joins 13 other states rejecting Real ID scheme
The Real ID law requires states to adopt new procedures by 2010 for making driver’s licenses more secure. Opponents say the new licenses will become de facto national identity cards. They will contain unique identifier numbers which may be used in place of the Social Security number, a number that has been thoroughly debauched. The cost of implementing the requirements of Real ID are about $3.9 billion nationwide.
Idaho Legislature approves ‘Real ID’ rejection
Idaho has joined Maine, New Hampshire, Montana and South Carolina in arguing that it will cost millions to make the switch and puts residents’ personal information at risk of theft. Still, states that reject REAL ID fear their residents could be singled out for an extra scrutiny at airports and federal buildings.
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