Capitol Security Questioned After Breach Monday

by Luke Burbank, NPR

The U.S. Capitol is considered one of the most secure buildings in the world. But Monday, a man with a loaded gun in his pants managed to crash an SUV through a concrete barrier and dash through several floors of the labyrinthine building. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the Capitol has seen massive landscaping, traffic and protocol changes intended to enhance security.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 19, 2006