From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 8:54 PM

Homeland Security Undersecretary Hutchinson talked about the September 11 Commission’s recommendations concerning border and transportation security. The discussion included the Transportation Security Administration and airline safety, as well as immigration issues and how they affect ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 6:52 PM

Mr. Rosenzweig moderated a panel discussion of "Secure Flight," a new program announced by the Transportation Security Administration. The program aims to screen airline passengers to improve security. Mr. Oberman spoke about the process of developing the program and its role as part of...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:25 AM

The House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity heard testimony on the implementation of the registered traveler program by the Transportation Security Administration. Mr. Blank testified about accelerating airport sec...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:00 AM

The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity held a hearing on leveraging technology to improve aviation security, including how the Transportation Security Administration could use available and emerging technologies to increase the ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 6:21 AM

Representative Markey spoke to reporters about legislation he would sponsor legislation to preserve the current ban on box cutters, knives, and other sharp objects form passenger planes. Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, these items had been banned, but the Transportation Security ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 6:06 AM

Witnesses testified by the Transportation Security Administration’s changes in security procedures and updates to the prohibited items list scheduled to become effective December 22, 2005.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 3:58 AM

Democratic leaders held a press conference on port security, homeland security, and their proposal for a Democratic Real Security Agenda. They criticized the Bush administration for under-funding transportation security programs, international trade policies, and efforts to meet the sec...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 2:56 AM

A representative of the Transportation Security Administration and managers of Washington, DC area airports testified about alternative baggage screening systems, airport waiting times, security employees, and the December 31, 2002 mandate for screening of all checked baggage.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 1:58 AM

A hearing was held titled "After the London Attacks: What Lessons Have Been Learned to Secure U.S. Transit Systems?" Assistant Secretary Kip Hawley testified about the programs and initiatives of the Transportation Security Administration in mass transit and rail security. The areas of ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 1:27 AM

Secretary Chertoff and Transportation Security Administration Hawley speak to the press after a tour of the security arrangements at Reagan Washington National Airport. They talked a bout increased security at U.S. airports following the arrest of several suspected terrorist conspirators...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Feb 04 2011 7:56 PM

Susan and Joseph Trento talked about their book Unsafe at Any Altitude: Failed Terrorism Investigations, Scapegoating 9/11, and the Shocking Truth about Aviation Security Today, published by Steerforth. Topics included the U.S. government’s investigations of airport security following the Septem...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Feb 04 2011 3:03 PM

The panelists talked about the role individuals of conscience play in standing up for scientific truth. Topics included censorship and suppression of federal science, dissemination of inaccurate science-based information, and the manipulation of scientific advice. It was noted that some scientis...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 12:38 PM

Mr. Ramstack talked about the newly created Transportation Security Administration. He focused on its budget and its task in response to the September 11th attacks. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 10:42 AM

Bush administration officials testified about supplemental spending requests for homeland security programs. Among the topics they addressed were port and border security, the progress of the Transportation Security Administration, food safety regulation, monitoring bioterrorist threats...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 8:15 AM

Ms. Blakey testified about her nomination as Federal Aviation Administration Administrator and her qualifications for the job. Among the issues she addressed were improving air traffic control, staffing and management at the FAA, air safety, and the implementation of security measures.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 6:49 AM

Mr. Ridge and Secretary Mineta spoke to reporters about the final implementation of federally mandated security measures at airports. They talked about the status of screening efforts and the hiring of federal employees. They were joined by several uniformed members of the new Transport...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 6:39 AM

Mr. Grasser talked about a report he wrote on airport security and the operations of the Transportation Security Administration. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 5:12 AM

Mr. Mead and Ms. Blakey testified about reauthorizing Federal Aviation Administration programs. Among the issues they addressed were the state of the aviation industry, safety and security programs, data gathering for air traffic control, and financial issues.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 1:53 AM

Admiral Loy, former commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, talked about the new Transportation Security Administration, a part of the Department of Homeland Security. He described the creation of the department and its accomplishments. He described some of its responsibilities, including ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 12:54 AM

Mr. Ervin talked about the training and testing of Transportation Security Administration passenger and baggage screening employees, the national terrorism watch list, and other related issues. Mr. Ervin talked about his background and about his job as an acting inspector general. He r...