Most of us are aware of the new passport rules which have made it harder to obtain a passport. What many people may not be aware of is how these new rules will effect the US government?
The new passport hassle has actually generated some good but according to the federal paperwork filed recently, these new travel rules will cost the government an estimated $944-million during three years which is triple of the original amount estimated.
Initially the amount figured was $289-million between budget years 2006 and 2008 to handle the boost in demand for passports created by post-9/11 security measures. But calculations done recently showed that, the passport rules are expected to cost $944-million in budget years 2008 to 2010.
The new travel rules have not only caught government officials flat-footed with the astounding amount but have also inflicted high costs and personal anguish on consumers.
Source: Globe And Mail
