The most popular 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:01 GMT President Obama spoke about a White House report on security lapses following the Christmas Day attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253. He outlined several of the lapses and presented an overview of directives he had issued to correct problems found. He stated that "the U.S. government did not connect the dots" to uncover the attempted airline bombing plot and that his administration would be vigilant in the prosecution of the "war on al-Qaida." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291121-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and John Brennan briefed reporters on new airline security guidelines in the aftermath of the attempted Christmas Day bombing of Northwest Flight 253. They also answered questions on a number of related issues such as intelligence failures leaking up to the incident, airport security measures, and continued threats posed by terrorists. Robert Gibbs also participated in the briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291121-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291121-2 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about the preliminary investigation into the attempted terrorist attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253. He characterized the incident as a "mix of human and systemic failures" that was "totally unacceptable," an outlined steps the administration was taking to review the incident and improve counterterrorism efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290961-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced President Obama's nominee to head the Transportation Security Administration. Robert Harding is a retired Army Major General who formerly served as Operations Director at the Defense Intelligence Agency. The President's original nominee Erroll Southers withdrew from consideration following objections by Senate Republicans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292425-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the public on the attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day on board an international flight from Amsterdam to Detroit. He talked about the two reviews he ordered: one on the terror watch-list and another on detection capabilities in order to take the necessary measures to prevent future acts of terrorism. He also addressed the outbreak of violence and protests in Iran over the last several days. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290955-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290955-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT After a meeting with President Bush, representatives of the families of the victims of Pan Am Flight 103 that exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland in December 1988 answered reporters questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6931-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks following a meeting with national security advisers and other Cabinet officials on the attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack on Northwest Flight 253. In his remarks he attributed the incident to a "mix of human and systemic failures" in intelligence and reiterated his intention to close Guantanamo Bay prison. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291082-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291082-2 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Janet Napolitano addressed the National Press Club about the state of the national and global aviation security systems. The secretary recently visited with peers in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, and talked about possible future aviation security priorities. Following her remarks she answered questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293019-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former heads of the 9-11 Commission testified about the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253 on Christmas day, intelligence gathering, and interagency communications. They said that the U.S. no longer retained high levels of urgency in combating terrorism, and that al-Qaida remained a major threat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291652-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on lessons learned from the Christmas Day 2009 attempted terrorist attack of Northwest Flight 253. Among the topics they addressed were expansion and administration of the "no-fly" list compiled by government agencies, airport screening improvements, and intelligence information management and sharing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292462-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the airline safety and pilot training programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Inspector General Calvin Scovel said the FAA had failed to meet goals on eight of 10 measures the agency said it would take, including new regulations to prevent pilot fatigue and better inspection of training for regional airline pilots. FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt countered that the law requires FAA to go through a time-consuming process before adopting new regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291932-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291932-2 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Committee members gave opening statements on the airline safety and pilot training programs of the Federal Aviation Administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291932-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Randolph Babbitt delivered the keynote address at the Air Safety Forum. In his remarks he talked about airline safety issues, the role of the Federal Aviation Administration, airline industry oversight, and initiatives to improve maintenance and procedures for air travel. Captain John H. Prater, President of the Air Line Pilots Association, made opening remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288236-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT British Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced that British airports would introduce new bomb detection equipment and body scanning machines. The announcement came after security concerns following the Christmas Day Flight 253 bomb plot. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband also addressed members in the House of Commons on the closure of the UK embassy in Yemen and the international response. Following their statements, the two cabinet leaders took questions from members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291088-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 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, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT