The most recent programs for the Airline Security Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=963 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 21:47:31 GMT Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on the TSA's decision to allow passengers to bring some knives onto commercial airline flights. Pistole defended the decision saying that the TSA is responsible to stop terrorists not "disruptive passengers that cause problems." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311521-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) spoke about Transportation Security Administration (TSA) changes to airport security guidelines. The new procedures allow passengers to carry small knives on airplanes along with other previously banned items. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311498-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311498-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Pistole briefed reporters on what travelers should expect in security line waits during the upcoming holiday travel season. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309416-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the status of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) air traffic control modernization program known as the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), and whether the FAA was implementing recent requirements in the FAA reform law intended to ensure progress of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308128-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mickey McCarter talked about the current work of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) eleven years after its creation and nine years after it became a part of the Department of Homeland Security. He discussed the specific scope and work of the TSA, its current funding levels and criticism of its practices. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308071-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308071-5 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Pistole talked about security issues in aviation. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307297-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the correlation between fatigue and performance as well as fatigue mitigation methods. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307509-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307509-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Air line industry officials talked about challenges in aviation safety, security, and human performance, and the action required to ensure that air transportation in North America achieves the highest possible standards. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307509-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307509-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Airline industry experts talked about challenges in aviation safety, security, and human performance, and the action required to ensure that air transportation in North America achieves the highest possible standards. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307509-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Medical professionals discussed health issues facing air line pilots. -Captain John E. Dettra, CMR-Aeromedical Chair, Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l -Dr. Frederick Tilton-Federal Air Surgeon, Federal Aviation Administration -Dr. Quay Snyder-Aeromedical Advisor, Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307494-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307494-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Industry experts discussed issues related to air safety. -First Officer Steve Jangelis, DAL-Airport Ground and Environment Group Chair, Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l -Mr. Patrick Doyle-Director, Runway Safety, Federal Aviation Administration -Mr. Ric Loewen-Runway Safety, National Air Traffic Controllers Association -Mr. Mont Smith-Director of Safety, Airlines for America -Mr. Christopher Oswald-Vice President Safety and Technical Operations, Airports Council International, North America http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307494-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307494-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Industry experts discussed the aviation rulemaking process and safety standards. They emphasized the importance of communication and collaboration between government and industry. Panelists answered audience members' questions following their remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307494-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307494-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Pistole, the TSA Administrator, was the featured speaker at the Air Line Pilots Association's safety forum in Washington, DC. Following his remarks a series of panel discussions with industry experts will focus on safety guidelines, aviation security and health issues affecting pilots. The Air Line Pilots Association is the largest pilots union and represents airline pilots in the U.S. and Canada. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307494-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307494-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Halinski testified on alleged misconduct of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screener employees. Among the topics he addressed were complaint levels among employees and the public, potential disciplinary actions for misconduct, and labor negotiations with federal workers unions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307371-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the Transportation Security Administration's use of body scanners at airports and other programs designed to make air transportation safe and secure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305105-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chip Cravaack (R-MN), a retired commercial airline pilot, made an emotional appeal for preserving the federal program that trains and arms airline flight crews. The program was implemented after ther terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Afterward, pilots talked about the Obama administration's plan to cut funding in half for the program. All of the speakers spoke in favor of retaining the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305057-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Pistole testified on the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Screening Partnership Program, in which qualified private companies were hired to provide screening at participating airports. TSA halted the test program in 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304282-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Pistole testified at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) oversight hearing. In his testimony he announced an expansion of a pre-check program for airline passengers, which allowed for faster security screening at the airport. He said airports in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Minneapolis-St. Paul would start using the program, joining Miami, Dallas, Detroit and Atlanta. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302596-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about aviation security, arguing that federalized aviation security had proven costly, reactive, and an intrusive failure. They said restoring security responsibility to airports and airlines would provide numerous benefits to the traveling public without compromising security. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301829-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301829-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Randolph Babbitt and others spoke about airline security and new safety rules for pilots. The Obama administration had delayed the new rules aimed at preventing airline pilots from becoming so exhausted that they made dangerous mistakes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301101-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301101-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman spoke at the Air Line Pilots Association air safety forum. She talked about transportation safety and new safety rules for pilots. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301101-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Clark Kent Ervin talked about a recent Department of Homeland Security report that showed that more than 25,000 security breaches at U.S. airports since 2001,. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300557-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300557-5 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Government Accountability Office and the Transportation Security Administration officials, the former security director of Tel-Aviv International Airport, and a canine unit inspector of the Amtrak Police Department, and others testified at a hearing on the issues associated with the government's efforts to ensure that airport perimeters are properly secured from internal and external threats. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300492-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rail, trucking, mass transit, pipeline, and aviation industry representatives testified on improvements the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can make to secure all transportation modes. Among the topics addressed were existing security concerns and threats, initiatives being taken by various industries to improve security, training programs. The first panel focused on ground transportation, while the second panel focused on airline security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300434-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mickey McCarter talked about ways the Department of Homeland Security attempts to provide airline security, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed screening machine technology, air marshals, and overall performance of the Transportation Security Administration. This was the first of a five-part series on select operations of the Department of Homeland Security. The product identification numbers for the other parts are 299557-6, 299570-5, 299571-5, and 299569-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-5 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the TSA's Passenger Screening Behavior Detection Program known as SPOT. The program utilizes behavior detection officers to spot unique facial expressions and body language when identifying security threats. The program was implemented in 2003 and cost over $200 million to fund. The Government Accountability Office released a report in May 2010 evaluating this TSA program and concluded that it had failed to stop terrorists and recommended across-the-board improvements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298869-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298869-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Geoffrey Freeman talked about a recent report commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association on the Trusted-Traveler Initiative program. Mr. Freeman explained what the program is, how it would work, the cost to implement the program, and issues surrounding airport body scanners. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298584-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298584-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about airport security procedures and potential reforms to improve travelers privacy rights at security checkpoints. Panelists generally agreed that the Transportation Security Administration was on the wrong track with enhanced security measures and pat-downs. They also talked about the costs of security equipment and procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-6 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Security Expert Bruce Schneier spoke about airport security as the last line of defense against terrorists. He was the keynote speaker at the day-long conference examining the Transportation Security Agency's use of body scanners and enhanced pat-downs at airports around the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-5 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about airport security and the constitutionality of the Transportation Security Agency's use of body scanners and enhanced pat-downs. In his remarks Jeffrey Rosen outlined the legal arguments for and against enhanced airport security measures. Other topics included lawsuits filed against Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Janet Napolitano. Both cases argue against the use of body scanners and pat-downs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Airline passenger rights advocates spoke about airport security and passenger rights, particularly at security checkpoints. They said that airport security had become a choice between being groped or receiving a dose of radiation through the use of new body scanners and enhanced pat-downs. They also responded to questions from the audience. This panel discussion contains explicit descriptions of body scanners and pat-downs that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about the use of body scanners at security checkpoints in airports. In his remarks, Ralph Nader called for more government oversight of the Transportation Security Agency's enhanced airport security measures. Panelists also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Rush Holt (D-NJ) spoke about airport security and the role Congress played in setting security policy and procedures for the Transportation Security Administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297357-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Three U.S. government officials and a representative from Boeing talked about the global supply chain and cargo security. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296947-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296947-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on international aviation screening standards and airline security measures. Among the topics they addressed were the use of image scanners and pat-downs at security check points, privacy concerns, and the effectiveness of enhanced screening measures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296856-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on airline travel experiences over the Thanksgiving holidays and the current Transportation Security Administration procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296762-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296762-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Keith Johnson was interviewed from the C-SPAN studio about the Transportation Security Administration's screening policies, concerns over radiation and privacy, and other countries' screening methods. He also responded to viewer calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296759-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Which airport security methods really work?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296752-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296752-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fredreka Schouten spoke by phone about L-3 and Rapiscan lobbying efforts for airport security body scanning machines, and federal government spending on the machines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296752-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296752-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included new security screenings happening at U.S. airports, reports on operations at a new North Korean nuclear facility, the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia, and the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296713-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Laura Murphy talked about the new Transporation Security Administration body scanners, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The ACLU has expressed concerns about the potential invasion of privacy of these scanners and security "pat-downs." C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296655-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296655-5 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held an oversight hearing on the Transportation Security Administration. In his testimony, John Pistole defended the TSA's aggressive pat-downs and full body scans at airports, saying that the screenings were necessary to protect the nation's fliers. He also characterized the screening procedure as "uncomfortable" when he volunteered to undergo a pat-down. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296635-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Pistole and Alan Bersin testified on actions taken to improve air cargo security following the Yemen bomb plot uncovered in October 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296589-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Are airline security "pat downs" too intrusive?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296563-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296563-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Homeland Security Department Inspector General Clark Kent Ervin talked about tightened air cargo security regulations announced by the department earlier in the week, and the role that cargo security plays in terrorist threats to the United States. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296499-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296499-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the laws for inspecting packages on cargo planes. On October 29, 2010 cargo planes and trucks in several U.S. cities were inspected after investigators found suspicious packages in at least two locations abroad. U.S. officials believe that al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, commonly referred to as AQAP, is behind the plot. Gordon Lubold talked by telephone about the latest on the national security threat from al Qaeda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296321-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296321-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Blank talked about the implementation of the Transportation Security Administration's Secure Flight Program, scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2010. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296187-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296187-5 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Government and industry experts and academics talked about the advantages and disadvantages of implementing technology and human factors techniques to airport security screening. Following their discussion the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295257-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano spoke at the 2010 Air Safety Forum. Her remarks focused on strengthening the ties between the airline industry and government to ensure airline and passenger security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295257-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295257-5 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Airline pilots talked about recent cutbacks in airline pilot training programs and how the industry had adapted to the cuts, as well as improving air safety through future training programs and methods. Panelists also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295257-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295257-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT