FAA might match luggage, passengers Government considers security change to better ensure safety of checked bags.
The weakest link? Small airports may pose security risk; they aren't required to have police, metal detectors or X-ray machines.
Compromise sought House and Senate bills sharply different on how to best make skies safe from terrorism.

Race for NYC mayor tightens Candidates Michael Bloomberg and Mark Green make their final appeals to voters.
Virginia election costliest in state history Six major candidates shelling out at least $37 million in their quest for offices. Ortega concedes defeat Ex-Marxist leader loses bid for Nicaraguan presidency to governing party candidate Enrique Bolanos.
Mass. rejects Microsoft settlement Software giant will use U.S. settlement 'to crush competition,' state's attorney general says.