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The existence of such a system was first discovered by the public in [[November 2006]], when a mention of it appeared in the [[Federal Register]]. The system was first implemented in the late [[1990s]], and was significantly expanded shortly after the [[9/11 Terrorist Attacks]].
== Benefit ==
The Automated Targeting System is an essential tool in the fight against terrorism. All the information collected is easily accessible to several other agencies and corporations, where there is no issue with it there. The fact that the [[Department of Homeland Security]] is doing this is a credit to their commitment to keep our nation safe. Thousands of records are searched and very few turn out to be serious risks. It is a small inconvenience for the great amount of safety this program provides. <ref>http://www.cbp.gov</ref>
== Opposition ==
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