But Ms Napolitano warned the EU legislature to "be careful what it asks for," as there are numerous voices in Congress that want to scrap the visa waiver scheme altogether, citing security concerns. ... Another area of disagreement between EU lawmakers and the American official was the upcoming 'ten-dollar tax' to be levied on every tourist travelling to the US starting next year. The tax is necessary to fund a non-profit company aimed at promoting tourism, she said.
- Alan A. Lew