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The US Congress is considering a plan to make it easier for people from eastern and central Europe to visit the United States without requiring visas. The plan has been analyzed by a congressional committee, and is not expected to become law before next year. From Washington, Jack Izzard reports.
    If the plan is approved, travelers from the EU’s new member countries together with South Korea would have to fill in an online form before traveling to America. The US authorities will then check their details against a security data-base before they even board the plane. The European Commission is negotiating on behalf of EU countries and is keen to ensure that the passengers’ personal data will be protected. From the US point of view, the plan offers a chance to attract more tourists to America while giving authorities greater scope to vet visitors.