In 1987, the contest was ended because of security costs and concerns.

In addition, the federal government has agreed to pay for all security costs.

The city also sought financial restitution for private and public security costs.

He added that "security costs are the one thing we can't control.

Some Administration officials have said that security, not cost, will determine how to proceed.

In response, the Boston office nearly doubled its security costs, to $80,000.

That is just 0.8 percent overhead in a country where security costs are often staggering.

And in recent months, he increasingly urged private industry to cover more of the security costs.

Another concern, she said, is that shipping companies are already increasing their fees because of greater security costs.

We must pursue an integrated policy in regard to social security costs.