The Transportation Security Administration Reorganization Act of 2005
Congressman Daniel Lungren of California is to be applauded for publicly recognizing that screening at the nation’s commercial airports has not lived up to expectations and plans to do something about it.
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Responding to Katrina’s Lessons
It is evident that there wasn't sufficient prior planning to deal with the consequences of the storm. Now, it's up to us to prepare to do better next time.
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Are Some Passengers Safer Than Others?
As the TSA reconsiders its screening policies, is it putting our airlines at unnecessary risk?
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Waste And Abuse at Homeland Security
Is It Really A Case of Haste Makes Waste?
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Keep Your Eye on the TSA
The inevitable dismantling of the Transportation Security Administration must be done with care.
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An Involved Public is a Safer Public
Current technologies and a well-trained citizenry can be the foundation for better homeland security.
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The Responsible Use Of Terrorism Intelligence
Information about possible attacks is important even if the intelligence was received years ago.
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Who (And What) Is Flying On Your Flight?
It's vital that we pay attention to airline security before more tragedies occur.
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Abuse of Government Power
When dealing with the traveling public, audacity and ineptitude can equal immorality.
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Airport Security: A Work in Progress
There are still too many examples of current failures in airport security.
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The Case of the Ubiquitous Box Cutters
Since 9/11, security breaches on our airlines have become the norm rather than the exception.
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Focus on the Human Factor
The TSA needs to prove itself by concentrating on important issues, such as the qualifications of its employees.
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Signing on the DOTted Line
Security measures contracted by the Department of Transportation haven't made much difference to our safety.
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Who'll Screen the Screeners?
Despite the need for expert airport screeners, the DOT is keeping the same unqualified workers.
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The Congressional Role in Airport Security
Congress promised to take action to keep our airports secure. It's time to keep that promise.
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Profiling as a Spectator Sport
Profiling can work to help weed out terrorists -- if it's implemented properly.
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A Common Sense Approach to Airport Security
We need to put the needs of our nation's security over the needs of current airport workers.
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Hiring the Right People
At the end of the day good airport security is driven by good security personnel.
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Police Training Can Protect Our Airports
Retired police personnel can make a difference in keeping America's airports secure.
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Recommendations For Airport Security
The FAA has proved itself unable to handle the security requirements of today's airports. There are ways to vastly improve the situation.
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