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Cardinals' request for security certification for Busch Stadium gets McCaskill backing

ST. LOUIS • Sen. Claire McCaskill on Wednesday asked the Department of Homeland Security to give "full consideration" to the St. Louis Cardinals' request for certification that would give the team certain legal protections in the event of a terrorist attack at Busch Stadium.

The Cardinals applied in July for DHS certification under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act, known as the Safety Act. The act, which was passed soon after the 2001 terrorist attacks, is aimed at encouraging businesses to develop anti-terrorism technologies and practices. In return, the act places limits on lawsuits that could be filed if a terrorist attack occurs at their site.