From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 9:44 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 Sun, Feb 06 2011 8:02 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 Sun, Feb 06 2011 7:49 AM

Officials spoke to reporters about the Transportation Security Administration, its achievements to date, and its transfer to the Department of Homeland Security. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the reporters.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 6:17 AM

Witnesses testified about conducting background checks on personnel hired by the Transportation Security Administration. Among the issues they addressed were the procedures for the checks, the time taken to conduct the checks, and past hiring procedures.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 6:09 AM

Ms. Goo talked about recent background check problems and layoffs of airport screeners. Ms. Goo covers the Transportation Security Administration for the Washington Post. She also responded to viewer comments and questions.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 5:30 AM

Mr. Boyd talked via video link from Denver, Colorado, about the current state of airline security, the Transportation Safety Administration, and the effect of security issues on the airline industry. He claimed that airport security was poor, that a lack of accountability contributed he...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 5:10 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 Sun, Feb 06 2011 3:25 AM

Mr. McHale talked about air transportation security, focusing on the implications of the recent increase in the terrorist threat level from elevated to high. He also discussed Transportation Security Administration efforts to address a variety of security concerns, and responded to audi...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 2:45 AM

Mr. Henry reported by telephone on the situation at the Senate office buildings where suspected Rican had been discovered. Mr. Peniston reported by telephone on the Defense budget. Mr. Logan reported by telephone on the Department of Homeland Security budget and the activities of the Tr...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 1:16 AM

Mr. Hutchinson testified about fiscal year 2005 funding requests for border and transportation security as part of the Homeland Security Department appropriations proposals. Among the issues he addressed were spending priorities in the administrations request, immigration issues, and op...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:35 PM

Rear Admiral (retired) Stone testified about his qualifications to be the Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary for the Transportation Security Administration. He has been acting administrator for the TSA.

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 ...