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> the new fee is intended to encourage travelers to obtain the ID.

They're flat out telling you it's not about safety. It's merely about forcing total compliance. Which is almost certainly why the price was raised.

The real question is, since this is apparently also required to enter any federal facility, can I pay the $45 fee to enter those location as well? If not, then it's obvious what they're doing here.





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