I was sent a link....

http://www.pdnonline.com/photodistrictnews/search/search_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2042312

.... that has a story about new online baggage un-restrictions that should be of interest to US travelers.

>Sigh< Now I can take twice as much camera stuff! time to inform the hubby type his bonus is going to be developed.

Heard about this from an airport worker pal... notice however that each airport and carrier gets to set their own limitations and regulations, effectively then, the will be the same controls.
Check your carrier first!!!!