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security director for the state of kansas in the office of security operations at the transportation security administrationmr. mark livingston is the program manager in the office of the chief risk officer at the transportation security administration and mr. andrew rhoades, assistant federal security director for mission support at the minneapolis-st. paul international airport in the office of security operations at the t.s.a.. we welcome you and thank you for being here. if you will please rise and raise your right hand, do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. thank you. you may be seated. let the record reflect that all witnesses answered in the affirmative. in order to allow time for discussion, we would appreciate if you would limit your verbal comment to five minutes. your entire written statement will be entered into the record. we will start with mr. brainard. you are now recognized for five minutes. make sure you bring that microphone up nice and close. you can straighten it out but we want to make sure
security director for the state of kansas in the office of security operations at the transportation security administrationmr. mark livingston is the program manager in the office of the chief risk officer at the transportation security administration and mr. andrew rhoades, assistant federal security director for mission support at the minneapolis-st. paul international airport in the office of security operations at the t.s.a.. we welcome you and thank you for being here. if you will please...
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nicole: the transportation security administration on the hot day today. ill testify and how he plans to reduce massive delays for travelers waiting to get through security causing people to miss their flights.oge of tsa security some administrative leave pending reassignment. congressman peter king says the solution is necessary whatever that may be. >> it has to be done at all costs. we can afford to waste 1 dollar. whatever money is needed to be spent should be spent. nicole: the tsa needs to hire more agents and use outside firms, some redundant fabrics is this airport. lauren: virginia governor terry mcauliffe put a new federal investigation into donations into his 2013 gubernatorial campaign has nothing to do with the clinton foundation. he's getting peppered which centers on a $120,000 donation from the chinese businessman through u.s. businesses. >> there's no allegations of wrongdoing. it relates to the donor, valid donor since 2007. we fully vetted them. lauren: mcauliffe is a longtime ally of doing hillary clinton -- bill and hillary clinton. nic
nicole: the transportation security administration on the hot day today. ill testify and how he plans to reduce massive delays for travelers waiting to get through security causing people to miss their flights.oge of tsa security some administrative leave pending reassignment. congressman peter king says the solution is necessary whatever that may be. >> it has to be done at all costs. we can afford to waste 1 dollar. whatever money is needed to be spent should be spent. nicole: the tsa...
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this morning the head of the transportation security administration is in chicago where the long wait has meant hundreds of passengers missed their flights. kris van kleave reports. >> reporter: growing flyer frustration made for tense moments at chicago's midway airport. >> you're walking to the back of the line where you belong -- >> reporter: across town at o'hare, passenger sarah king felt differently. >> it can be tedious and bothersome, but i know it's for our safety and protection. >> reporter: with concerns the egyptair crash could be an act of terrorism, the transportation security administration is caught between the need to thoroughly screen passengers and baggage and to get flyers through checkpoints in a timely manner, all while handling a surging number of flyers and staffing shortage. >> it's a difficult balance between efficiency and customer service and security. >> reporter: tsa spokesman mark howell says the agency is monitoring the egyptair investigation. >> there's a reason we do what we do, okay. why do you have to take your shoes off? we've had instances of -- t
this morning the head of the transportation security administration is in chicago where the long wait has meant hundreds of passengers missed their flights. kris van kleave reports. >> reporter: growing flyer frustration made for tense moments at chicago's midway airport. >> you're walking to the back of the line where you belong -- >> reporter: across town at o'hare, passenger sarah king felt differently. >> it can be tedious and bothersome, but i know it's for our...
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today the head of the transportation security administration was in the line of fire on capitol hill at a congressional hearing he promised more than 750 new screeners by mid-june. the agency also drew fire over security gams exposed by jeff pegues. >> reporter: today the union representing police officers who work at j.f.k. blasted the transportation security administration for a lack of attention to the screening of all airport workers. it was a response to this cell phone video obtained by cbs news, which shows airport workers swiping a key card and entering a secure area. no one verifies their identities or checks their bags. at a hearing on capitol hill today, house homeland security committee chairman michael mccaul also warned about the so-called "insider threat." >> militants are trying to recruit insiders and inside jobs to take down passenger jets. >> reporter: t.s.a. administrator peter neffenger says airport employees' screening has improved. >> i think it's far more effective this year than it was even las year. >> reporter: the t.s.a. now has full access to the biggest t
today the head of the transportation security administration was in the line of fire on capitol hill at a congressional hearing he promised more than 750 new screeners by mid-june. the agency also drew fire over security gams exposed by jeff pegues. >> reporter: today the union representing police officers who work at j.f.k. blasted the transportation security administration for a lack of attention to the screening of all airport workers. it was a response to this cell phone video...
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measures, have the great responsibility of ensuring that the transportation security administration, the department of homeland security, customs and border protection, and other relevant agencies are doing their due diligence to ensure that the flights departing from cuba to the united states are secure. although not last points of departure, the recent bombings of planes originating from mogadishu, which one was killed, and sharm el-sheikh, tragically killing everyone on board, serves as a stern reminder that there are those who wish to do us harm using commercial aircraft. there are over 300 airports around the world that serve as last points of departure, or foreign airports that fly directly to the u.s. the standard is always that tsa and other relevant entities perform the investigation and mitigation measures necessary to ensure that these flights are not able to be targeted by nefarious characters. as i understand it, the agencies' efforts to inspect and prepare the cuban airports are no different than stringent inspection efforts and regulatory schemes that are in place at
measures, have the great responsibility of ensuring that the transportation security administration, the department of homeland security, customs and border protection, and other relevant agencies are doing their due diligence to ensure that the flights departing from cuba to the united states are secure. although not last points of departure, the recent bombings of planes originating from mogadishu, which one was killed, and sharm el-sheikh, tragically killing everyone on board, serves as a...
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the transportation security administration is blaming the strong economy.ting there are many more people taking to the skies these days. but the people who run the airports insist the tsa is to blame. and they're looking for alternatives. new york city's three major airports are threatening to gift tsa the boot. and hire their own security screeners. san francisco and kansas city already use private security. and the busiest airport in the country, atlanta's hartsfield jackson is threatening to join ite list. planes are the fastest way to travel, but wait times just to get on board keep getting longer. airports complain tsa staffing isn't keeping up with increased traffic. >> flit toyou had to get to thet two hours early to get through the security line. >> not only unfortunate, but unacceptsable according to the port authority of new york and new jersey. in a letter to the transportation security administration it says the patience of the flying public has reached a breaking point. we can no longer tolerate the continuing inadequacy of tsa passenger screen
the transportation security administration is blaming the strong economy.ting there are many more people taking to the skies these days. but the people who run the airports insist the tsa is to blame. and they're looking for alternatives. new york city's three major airports are threatening to gift tsa the boot. and hire their own security screeners. san francisco and kansas city already use private security. and the busiest airport in the country, atlanta's hartsfield jackson is threatening to...
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the public comes in regular contact with the transportation security administration. we have a fairly new administrator who i've had a chance to visit with and -- but it is important as the oversight committee that we continue to take a look at what's happening or not happening at the tsa. so today we're going to have our second hearing examining the management practices and misconduct that we have heard about and seen about and investigated at the transportation security administration. at this time of year traveling public picks up kids and families and people are traveling sometimes at record levels. people get frustrated, they go to airports, there's long lines. we have to find a balance to make sure that the airplanes are properly secure because the enemy, terrorists and whatnot, they only need to get by once and they deal with millions of passengers on a weekly basis at the tsa. we have a lot of good men and women who serve on the front lines who are trying to do the best job they can in dealing with a frustrated public. sometimes they're hot, they're sweaty, the
the public comes in regular contact with the transportation security administration. we have a fairly new administrator who i've had a chance to visit with and -- but it is important as the oversight committee that we continue to take a look at what's happening or not happening at the tsa. so today we're going to have our second hearing examining the management practices and misconduct that we have heard about and seen about and investigated at the transportation security administration. at...
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committee held a hearing on management practices and leadership challenges at the transportation security administration. we heard testimony from tsa administrator peter neffenger who has said his main focus is on counterterrorism and security issues. this is 2 hours 50 minutes. >> we will come to order. without objection, the chair has authorized to declare a recess at any time. an important hearing today, the public comes in regular contact with the transportation security administration. we have a fairly new administrator who i've had a chance to visit with, but it is important as the oversight committee that we continue to take a look at what's happening or not happening at the tsa. so today we're going to have our second hearing examining the management practices and misconduct that we have heard about and seen and investigated at the transportation security administration. this time of year, the traveling public picks up. kids and families and people are traveling sometimes at record levels. people get frustrated. they go to airports. there are long lines. there's frustration. but at the same time
committee held a hearing on management practices and leadership challenges at the transportation security administration. we heard testimony from tsa administrator peter neffenger who has said his main focus is on counterterrorism and security issues. this is 2 hours 50 minutes. >> we will come to order. without objection, the chair has authorized to declare a recess at any time. an important hearing today, the public comes in regular contact with the transportation security...
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tonight, the head of the transportation security administration says fixing the problem is a top priority, but it won't be easy. nbc's jay gray reports. >> reporter: security lines and travelers' frustrations. >> i think it's ridiculous. it's unnecessary. >> reporter: are being stretched to their limits right now at airports across the country. >> this is just -- somebody needs to get their act together. >> reporter: a balancing act that is increasingly difficult, according to the administrator of the transportation security administration. >> we're still in a tough threat environment, maybe a tougher a same time we have to understand how to manage the system in a way that doesn't have large crowds of people gathering outside the secure areas. >> reporter: some of the biggest issues have been at chicago o'hare where the tsa has deployed a rapid response team of 58 officers and 9 canine units to get things moving there. analysts warn in chicago and other airports the crowds will only grow this summer. many predict record numbers with more than 2.5 million travelers every day, many with car
tonight, the head of the transportation security administration says fixing the problem is a top priority, but it won't be easy. nbc's jay gray reports. >> reporter: security lines and travelers' frustrations. >> i think it's ridiculous. it's unnecessary. >> reporter: are being stretched to their limits right now at airports across the country. >> this is just -- somebody needs to get their act together. >> reporter: a balancing act that is increasingly difficult,...
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long lines like this at airports lead to big shake-up at the transportation security administration.have the details for you. good morning, i'm lauren simonetti. nicole: good morning, i'm nicole petallides. hillary clinton says no thanks to fox debate to bernie sanders. bernie sanders calling insult to voters. lauren: donald trump meets with .. senator bob corker fueling speculation that corker might be a possible vp pick but the senator says this meeting was all about policy u we will have the details for you. nicole: light volume for trading yesterday, checking out u.s. stock market futures right now. duh futures up 44, s&p up 5. lauren: in asia concerns about interest rate hike in japan, nikkei down about 1% and in china shanghai composite down three quarters of one percent. nicole: oil prices fell for the fourth straight day. lauren: facebook says there's no evidence of political bias against conservatives in its trending topics section but revamping that section anyway. we will tell you just how. nicole: in sports toronto beat cavaliers. all highlights coming up in sports. laure
long lines like this at airports lead to big shake-up at the transportation security administration.have the details for you. good morning, i'm lauren simonetti. nicole: good morning, i'm nicole petallides. hillary clinton says no thanks to fox debate to bernie sanders. bernie sanders calling insult to voters. lauren: donald trump meets with .. senator bob corker fueling speculation that corker might be a possible vp pick but the senator says this meeting was all about policy u we will have the...
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reporter: today the union representing police officers who work at jfk blasted the transportation security administration the screening of all airport workers. it was a response to this cell phone video obtained by cbs news swiping a key card and entering a secure area. no one verifies their identities or checks their bags. at a hearing on capitol hill today, house homeland security committee chairman michael mccall also warned about the so-called insider threat. militants are trying to recruit insiders and inside jobs to take down passenger jets. tsa administrator peter neffenger says airport employee screening has improved. >> i think it is far more effective this year than last year. >> the tsa now has full access to the biggest terror watch list maintained by the fbi however, the agency checks employee criminal record only every two years. neffenger says the test program could soon change that. >> assuming that goes well. then we will implement that full time by end of the calendar year that will be vetting against the criminal databases as well. >> the port authority of new york and new jersey reque
reporter: today the union representing police officers who work at jfk blasted the transportation security administration the screening of all airport workers. it was a response to this cell phone video obtained by cbs news swiping a key card and entering a secure area. no one verifies their identities or checks their bags. at a hearing on capitol hill today, house homeland security committee chairman michael mccall also warned about the so-called insider threat. militants are trying to recruit...
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this is coming from a memory from the tsa administrator saying that kelly hogan who is in charge of security for the transportationurity administration has been removed, or reassigned, at this point. and reassigned with a new acting security person in charge, a person who has been a leadership in a leadership position above l.a.x. and jfk, two of the largest airports. in that memo, we're also talking about new leadership in chicago's o'hare airport where we've had so many long liones ad a lot of focus there recently. and they will open a new command center here at the tsa headquarters when they have incidents like this. back to hogan for a moment, the chief of security, he's been reassigned. according to documents, hogan made $90,000 in one year in bonuses. while the tsa was under scrutiny. the latest inspector general's report showed not only the long lines we've been dealing with now, but mismanagement within the tsa. apparently, they missed a lot of explosives and firearms that were sent through as a test at several airports. so the tsa has been under a lot of scrutiny. this new administrator was brought in to
this is coming from a memory from the tsa administrator saying that kelly hogan who is in charge of security for the transportationurity administration has been removed, or reassigned, at this point. and reassigned with a new acting security person in charge, a person who has been a leadership in a leadership position above l.a.x. and jfk, two of the largest airports. in that memo, we're also talking about new leadership in chicago's o'hare airport where we've had so many long liones ad a lot...
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now a new concern as to whether the transportation security administration is equipped to prevent a terroristack. fox news correspondent matt finn in chicago with our report. >> reporter: at today's emergency meeting in chicago, the transportation security administration took the blame for the meltdown in america's airports. >> earlier this week we had a breakdown here in chicago. >> reporter: the tsa administrator, peter neffenger, and other officials at the meeting at the request of illinois senator dick during by. the tsa is under fire for what critics say is gross inefficiency. thousands of outraged passengers have missed their flights, waiting in lines for up to two hours. >> i'm glad they're doing their job. it's important. it would be nice if they could be more efficient. >> the tsa is rushing in emergency resources to chicago including an additional 58 screeners and more k-9 units. neffenger says congress has also freed up $34 million for overtime pay and to hire an extra 768 screeners. >> the $34 million reprogramming i just got gives me a good down payment on where i need to be, but
now a new concern as to whether the transportation security administration is equipped to prevent a terroristack. fox news correspondent matt finn in chicago with our report. >> reporter: at today's emergency meeting in chicago, the transportation security administration took the blame for the meltdown in america's airports. >> earlier this week we had a breakdown here in chicago. >> reporter: the tsa administrator, peter neffenger, and other officials at the meeting at the...
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as noted a representative of the transportation security administration participated in the u.s. delegation throughout the negotiations and provided valuable advice on tsa's ongoing cooperation with the cuban government to strengthen aviation security. thank you. >> i understand you have a hard stop at: 3:30? >> guest: i like to honor that i don't want to create a diplomatic issue with a japanese colleague. >> i understand that. think we can dismiss you now but mr. tong, thank you for your testimony and members will provide you 2005 questions in writing and we appreciate your responses within ten days. >> i look forward to responding. thank you. >> i also want to ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. perry, be able to participate in the hearing and without objection, so ordered. i now recognize myself. i doubt i will get through everything i income the first round but we'll see. i appreciate brief and concise answers to the best of your ability. and i'll start with -- what is your title currently? >> my current title is tsa representative. i'm based in na
as noted a representative of the transportation security administration participated in the u.s. delegation throughout the negotiations and provided valuable advice on tsa's ongoing cooperation with the cuban government to strengthen aviation security. thank you. >> i understand you have a hard stop at: 3:30? >> guest: i like to honor that i don't want to create a diplomatic issue with a japanese colleague. >> i understand that. think we can dismiss you now but mr. tong, thank...
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. >> holding the hearing and management practices and leadership challenges and transportation security administration reheard testimony from the tsa administrator then said his main focus is on counterterrorism and security issues. this is two hours 50 minutes >> come to order. the chair has authorized to declare a recess anytime. important hearing today to have regular contact with the transportation security administration. we have a fairly new it minister we have had a chance to visit with but it is important we take a look at what is happening or not at the tsa. so the second to hearing the message read practices a unit misconduct at the trends the turkish -- a transportation security administration. the traveling public picks up this time of year as people travel sometimes sad record levels. people get frustrated they go to airports, long lines and we have to find a balance to make sure they are properly secured b tests the terrorist leads to get by once and dealing with the passengers and the tsa. we have good men and women who serve on the front lines who do the best job that they cannot with
. >> holding the hearing and management practices and leadership challenges and transportation security administration reheard testimony from the tsa administrator then said his main focus is on counterterrorism and security issues. this is two hours 50 minutes >> come to order. the chair has authorized to declare a recess anytime. important hearing today to have regular contact with the transportation security administration. we have a fairly new it minister we have had a chance to...
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access by inspectors general to pocketit may seem like change to you, but to the transportation security administrationyour loss is their game. th coins.ostly in forgotten that's right -- the tsa keeps the nickels and dimes left in the bottom of those plastic bins once you pass through security. it's been counted and turned over to the security office. might want to consider spending it on more staff. last week, the port authority of new york and new jersey suggested it and replace the tsa with private contractors if it did not improve its "abysmal" performance. an atlanta airport shared similar sentiments last february. the environmental protection agency announced plans to control the omissions of methane, described as a potent, plant-warming gas. the new legislation would require oil and gas companies to plug o , part of the obama administration's attempt to cut greenhouse gas emissions. those a little confusion about the impact of another methane .ource, which is cows the percentage from human enterprise is 33% and from farm animals, about 27%. the epa has not indicated how it plans to plug that se
access by inspectors general to pocketit may seem like change to you, but to the transportation security administrationyour loss is their game. th coins.ostly in forgotten that's right -- the tsa keeps the nickels and dimes left in the bottom of those plastic bins once you pass through security. it's been counted and turned over to the security office. might want to consider spending it on more staff. last week, the port authority of new york and new jersey suggested it and replace the tsa with...
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. >>> the tsa, the transportation security administration on somewhat of an apology to right now, the brutally ever growing security lions at major airports here in the united states. the head of the administration promises help is on the way. the small changes he hopes will get you to your gate a lot faster. that's coming up. >>> and take a look at this. live pictures of the hillary clinton campaign event in buena park, california. we'll be keeping an eye on the stage. we'll bring you some of hillary clinton's speech once that begins. ♪ amazing sleep stays with you all day and all night. sleep number beds with sleepiq technology give you the knowledge to adjust for the best sleep ever. it's the semi-annual sale! save $500 on the memorial day special edition mattress with sleepiq technology. know better sleep. only at a sleep number store. perfect driving record. >>perfect. no tickets. no accidents... >>that is until one of you clips a food truck, ruining your perfect record. >>yup... now, you would think your insurance company would cut you some slack, right? >>no. your insurance rat
. >>> the tsa, the transportation security administration on somewhat of an apology to right now, the brutally ever growing security lions at major airports here in the united states. the head of the administration promises help is on the way. the small changes he hopes will get you to your gate a lot faster. that's coming up. >>> and take a look at this. live pictures of the hillary clinton campaign event in buena park, california. we'll be keeping an eye on the stage. we'll...
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. >>> transportation security administration increased the number of officers at airports. 748 officers will be hired by june 1. it will cover overtime and part-time employees. >>> the major stock indices were mixed yesterday, some up, some down, the dow gained 9 points, actually more like 12, right which is nothing when you have 17,000 in the dow these days. futures point to a lower open. >>> you no longer have to choose between recipes or cup. reeses is making a peanut butter cup that will have reeses pieces inside. >>> police are looking for a gunman who injured a man and woman. >>> a theme park knows why a rollercoaster stopped mid ride leaving dozens of people frantic. >>> new this morning, 64 people spent nearly two hours on a stuck rollercoaster at bush gardens in tampa, florida. passengers had to be evacuated from the ride that was way up there. park officials say they will not reopen the rollercoaster until they are assured of its safety >>> 6 men moved fast to save the life of a woman in fairmont. our matt o'donnell captured this cell phone video of a nissan dangling off the r
. >>> transportation security administration increased the number of officers at airports. 748 officers will be hired by june 1. it will cover overtime and part-time employees. >>> the major stock indices were mixed yesterday, some up, some down, the dow gained 9 points, actually more like 12, right which is nothing when you have 17,000 in the dow these days. futures point to a lower open. >>> you no longer have to choose between recipes or cup. reeses is making a...
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as noted a representative of the transportation security administration participated in the u.s. delegation throughout these negotiations and provided valuable advice on tsa's ongoing cooperation with the cuban government to strengthen aviation security. thank you very much for this opportunity. >> thank you for your testimony. i understand you have a hard stop at 3:30? >> i would like to be able to honor that because i don't want to create a diplomatic incident with a japanese colleague who is doing a panel together with me at 3:30. >> i understand that. i think we can dismiss you now, but i want to thank you for your testimony, and members will provide you with questions in writing and we would appreciate your responses with a ten-day period, and at this time you're dismissed. thank you. >> i look forward to responding. thank you. >> i also want to ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from pennsylvania mr. perry be allowed to sit on the dais and participate on today's hearing and without objection so ordered. i now recognize myself for five minutes for questions. i thank you
as noted a representative of the transportation security administration participated in the u.s. delegation throughout these negotiations and provided valuable advice on tsa's ongoing cooperation with the cuban government to strengthen aviation security. thank you very much for this opportunity. >> thank you for your testimony. i understand you have a hard stop at 3:30? >> i would like to be able to honor that because i don't want to create a diplomatic incident with a japanese...
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maureen: as wait time at airports get longer the transportation security administration has reassigned the head of airport security. administrator says the agency is taking a different approach to speeding up lines without compromising safety. the t.z .a. said the removal of security director kelly hoggen has nothing to do criticism from the republican lawmakers about the bonuses he received in 2014. the t.s.a. capped manager bonuses last year. and in los angeles, a s.w.a.t. team call told a passenger jet after a bomb threat at the airport. cameras were rolling as the s.w.a.t. team approached the jet, weapons at the ready. about 30 minutes later, a stairway was brought in for passengers to get off the plane. all of them were given patdowns as a precaution. leon: very goes terry mcauliffe is -- virginia governor terry mcauliffe is fighting back against claims he violated election laws while trying to become governor. jeff goldberg is on capitol hill. he has new information for us on the story. jeff, what have you learned? jeff: the governor is strongly denying he attempted any illegal c
maureen: as wait time at airports get longer the transportation security administration has reassigned the head of airport security. administrator says the agency is taking a different approach to speeding up lines without compromising safety. the t.z .a. said the removal of security director kelly hoggen has nothing to do criticism from the republican lawmakers about the bonuses he received in 2014. the t.s.a. capped manager bonuses last year. and in los angeles, a s.w.a.t. team call told a...
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transportation security administration finds itself under pressure to keep our skies safe. >> so today, the tsa staged a demonstration at chicago's midway airport to show how passengers can help speed up the process. they carried prohibited items such as a knife or water those bags that are on that cue, from proceeding through. >> over the next month, the tsa plans to hire more than 700 extra screeners. ship more to larger airports and bump up part-time workers to full-time. >>> a chain-link fence prevented a disaster. cessna landed savely -- safely this afternoon. but the pilot overran that landing strip as you can see. the small plane kept the plane from ending up in route 50 traffic. no one was hurt, thank goodness. records claim the plane is owned by the airport. >>> if you are trying to keep up with metro's big repair schedule, you should know if the schedule is changing. now, the overhaul starts june 4th wa single tracking on the orange and silver lines. metro says there will be big delays. and this usually means a major pain for metro riders. kicks off a year-long project early
transportation security administration finds itself under pressure to keep our skies safe. >> so today, the tsa staged a demonstration at chicago's midway airport to show how passengers can help speed up the process. they carried prohibited items such as a knife or water those bags that are on that cue, from proceeding through. >> over the next month, the tsa plans to hire more than 700 extra screeners. ship more to larger airports and bump up part-time workers to full-time....
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. >> reporter: with concerns the egyptair crash could be an act of terrorism, the transportation security administration is caught between the need to thoroughly screen passengers and baggage and to get flyers through checkpoints in a timely manner, all while handling a surging number of flyers and staffing shortage. >> it's a difficult balance between efficiency and customer service and security. >> reporter: tsa spokesman mark howell says the agency is monitoring the egyptair investigation. >> there's a reason we do what we do, okay. why do you have to take your shoes off? we've had instances of -- the shoe bomber, okay. liquids, the liquid restriction is based in real-life incidents. so as things happen in the world and as threats evolve, the organization kind of has to evolve with. it. >> reporter: following the metrojet bombings and isis attacks in paris and brussels, the tsa has increased screenings of airport workers, checked luggage, and karg no addition to extra scrutiny of passengers and carry-ons. in chicago, fbi director james comey -- >> the lines are an enormous pain. please know the lines
. >> reporter: with concerns the egyptair crash could be an act of terrorism, the transportation security administration is caught between the need to thoroughly screen passengers and baggage and to get flyers through checkpoints in a timely manner, all while handling a surging number of flyers and staffing shortage. >> it's a difficult balance between efficiency and customer service and security. >> reporter: tsa spokesman mark howell says the agency is monitoring the...
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lines, at some of the nation's airports, that angered flyers and congress alike, the transportation security administration is making changes. >> kelly hogan responsible for security operations at nearly 450 airport nationwide is out. replaced by his deputy. last week, hogan's compensation was questioned by republican congressman, john mikea. >> the gentleman? charge of all of this program earned in one year a 80 thousand dollars bonus. >> as the head of security for tsa, hogan's base salary was more than 181 thousand dollars a year. over 13 month, he took home more than 90 thousand in bonuses, even as the screeners he oversaw failed to detect mock explosives or banned weapons in 95% of tests by the inspector general. hogan was hammered earlier this month during a house over side hearing. >> since his promotion to that position in 2013, security operations at tsa have been bismal. >> nationwide tens of thousands have missed their flights as screenings have slowed. the tsa blames staffing shortages, tight ends screening measures, and increasing number of flyers. >>> in that same tsa memo we have learned the
lines, at some of the nation's airports, that angered flyers and congress alike, the transportation security administration is making changes. >> kelly hogan responsible for security operations at nearly 450 airport nationwide is out. replaced by his deputy. last week, hogan's compensation was questioned by republican congressman, john mikea. >> the gentleman? charge of all of this program earned in one year a 80 thousand dollars bonus. >> as the head of security for tsa,...
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. >>> the head of security operations at the transportation security administration is out of a job. kelly haughian replaced by another official, following skepticism about his acceptance of a $90,000 bonus and those unbearably long security lines at american airports. officials at los angeles international airport have given the all clear after a scare on the tarmac. swat officials boarded a plane this morning with guns drawn and police dogs after receiving a threat concerning the american airlines flight coming in from houston. passengers were screened as they walked off the plane. nothing found. >>> planned parenthood in pennsylvania held the animal spring gathering. the former texas state senator wendy davis the speaker at the we westin. knowing to support abortion efforts in her state. >>> and whether babies should cry it out, researchers in australia found it is ok for infants. no spike in the hormones, the babies just as attached to parents a year ago and crying it out the most sleep training method, getting babies to bed faster rather than staying in the room and continuing to
. >>> the head of security operations at the transportation security administration is out of a job. kelly haughian replaced by another official, following skepticism about his acceptance of a $90,000 bonus and those unbearably long security lines at american airports. officials at los angeles international airport have given the all clear after a scare on the tarmac. swat officials boarded a plane this morning with guns drawn and police dogs after receiving a threat concerning the...
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. >>> the security chief at the transportation security administration is out of a job. a congressional committee confirmed kelly hogan's removal. they hammered the tsa for giving hogan $90,000 in bonuses, a year later a report showed that tsa employees missed explosives that undercover agents brought to check points. tsa security assistant darby lajoy will take over. >>> and there are conflicting opinions on what caused egyptian air flight 804 to crash on its way to cairo. marcy gonzales is in paris with the latest. >> reporter: egyptian officials denying a report that the initial examination of human remains, points to an explosion on board. the associated press quotes an anonymous member of the egyptian investigative team. he said none of the body parts were in tact and that is the result of an explosion. but others question the claim. >> i would suggest that what he is drawing the conclusions on, that is a high speed water impact. these kinds of forensics require real professionals, we need to be careful from what we are hearing from anybody and need to stick to the
. >>> the security chief at the transportation security administration is out of a job. a congressional committee confirmed kelly hogan's removal. they hammered the tsa for giving hogan $90,000 in bonuses, a year later a report showed that tsa employees missed explosives that undercover agents brought to check points. tsa security assistant darby lajoy will take over. >>> and there are conflicting opinions on what caused egyptian air flight 804 to crash on its way to cairo....
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administrator neffenger and thank him in advance for his testimony. to be clear, the flying public expects and deserves efficient, safe, secure, reliable air transit. the transportation security administration finds itself at the center of the federal government's effort to ensure secure passage of passenger and cargo. as you know, mr. administrator, the importance of this role can hardly be understated. the agency is at a critical point in its short history. tsa is still implementing reforms after covert testing last year revealed serious gaps in security screening. now long lines and record wait times at airport checkpoints are having spillover effects throughout our entire aviation system. passengers are understandably anxious as they hear stories about fellow passengers who despite their best efforts missed flights. asking passengers to arrive three hours before a domestic departure is unacceptable. in addition to the stress on passengers to wear the right clothes, decide whether to check a bag, pay exorbitant baggage fees, avoid packing prohibited items and make tight connections, the stress on the flying public is felt most severely by airline and airport perso
administrator neffenger and thank him in advance for his testimony. to be clear, the flying public expects and deserves efficient, safe, secure, reliable air transit. the transportation security administration finds itself at the center of the federal government's effort to ensure secure passage of passenger and cargo. as you know, mr. administrator, the importance of this role can hardly be understated. the agency is at a critical point in its short history. tsa is still implementing reforms...
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. >>> the chief of the transportation security administration was on capitol hill yesterday answering questions about long airport security lines that have caused thousands of passengers to miss their flights. peter neffenger told lawmakers the tsa is adding 768 new security screeners and new technology to move lines quicker. >> one of my fundamental priorities is to dramatically expand the pre-check population and dramatically expand the pre-check. >> delta, american, and united airlines are hiring independent contractors to take over non-screening chores to speed the security lines. >>> coming up on "cbs this morning," we'll discuss airline security and those long lines with the president and ceo of jetblue, robin hayes. >>> one person was killed and three others wounded at a shooting at a hip-hop concert here in new york. the gunfire erupted before the concert by artist t.i. the shots were fired in a green room at the venue. it's not clear what prompted the gunfire. >>> coming up on the "cbs morning news," secret war. a venture capitalist speaks out about why he tried to bring down
. >>> the chief of the transportation security administration was on capitol hill yesterday answering questions about long airport security lines that have caused thousands of passengers to miss their flights. peter neffenger told lawmakers the tsa is adding 768 new security screeners and new technology to move lines quicker. >> one of my fundamental priorities is to dramatically expand the pre-check population and dramatically expand the pre-check. >> delta, american, and...
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the transportation security administration says more than 3,000 checked bags missed their outbound flightsbecause of a problem with a screening system. we found these incredible pictures and videos showing bags stacked up inside and outside the airport. the airlines there are asking passengers to avoid checking luggage, if possible. the tsa says it is using alternative tools to screen bags, but it is not as efficient as their automated system. fixing metro's ongoing safety ires is a tall task, but the new safety officer says he he's up for the challenge. patrick laughic has only been on the job for four days but he's confident he can particular the issues. he played a major role in fixing the subway czar spoke spoke out to of the transit agency's biggest problems. it doesn't give you any value to have a blame game. what you need to do is identify the resources you need, commit to getting those resources, implement effective programs and that's how you turn the tied. well, as you know, the tied that pattic laugh in is swimming against at metro is strong. right now revenue is down 6 percent
the transportation security administration says more than 3,000 checked bags missed their outbound flightsbecause of a problem with a screening system. we found these incredible pictures and videos showing bags stacked up inside and outside the airport. the airlines there are asking passengers to avoid checking luggage, if possible. the tsa says it is using alternative tools to screen bags, but it is not as efficient as their automated system. fixing metro's ongoing safety ires is a tall task,...
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the transportation security administration has 900 dogs working across the country. >>> still no relief for prices at the pump. aaa said we pay the nation's highest gas prices, california has $2.79 a gallon for regular gas. if you're planning a summer road trip, there is good news. aaa says prices should stabilize as refineries increase productions to meet record high demands. >>> here's what you can expect to pay right now. in san francisco, the average are price to $2.96. oakland is $2.81. in san jose, the average is $2.85. >>> questions are being raised about donald trump's past, but republican supporters think voters won't care. >>> and in pittsburgh, the police chief is calling on the city to spend $100,000 on cameras that would be installed near highway 4 after a recent string of shootings within their city limits. ,,,,,,,,,,,, let's get a look at weatherd traffic. here's roberta gonzales . >>> let's have a look at the bay bridge this morning. it's looking beautiful as always. >> and it's going to warm up compared to this weekend. we had a substantial breeze kick in last night. th
the transportation security administration has 900 dogs working across the country. >>> still no relief for prices at the pump. aaa said we pay the nation's highest gas prices, california has $2.79 a gallon for regular gas. if you're planning a summer road trip, there is good news. aaa says prices should stabilize as refineries increase productions to meet record high demands. >>> here's what you can expect to pay right now. in san francisco, the average are price to $2.96....
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in a letter to the transportation security administration, it says the patient of the flying public has reached a breaking point. we can no longer tolerate the continuing inadequacy of tsa passenger's screening services. >> because the line took soling, and they put me on the next flight. >> port authority says it might implement an option already in line, where they could hire outside help, contracting with private security companies. >> we're looking at all of the options including we're going to investigate what it would take to privatize looking at other airports that has privatized. >> the tsa says, it is working to decrease passenger wait times by using k9's to ex if he died screenings, asking congress to approve more overtime pay, and speeding up the hiring process to bring on new officers. >> we're working very hard to dramatically improve our ability to move people through training more people than we have ever trained before on weekly basis, but the travel volumes we're seeing will still make airport crowded at peak times this summer. >> michelle miller reporting. >> turning t
in a letter to the transportation security administration, it says the patient of the flying public has reached a breaking point. we can no longer tolerate the continuing inadequacy of tsa passenger's screening services. >> because the line took soling, and they put me on the next flight. >> port authority says it might implement an option already in line, where they could hire outside help, contracting with private security companies. >> we're looking at all of the options...
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an important hearing today, the public comes in in regular contact with the transportation security administration. we have a fairly new administrator who i've had a chance to visit with and -- but it is important as the oversight committee that we continue to take a look at what's happening, or not happening, at the tsa. today we're going to have our second hearing examining the management practices and misconduct that we've heard about and seen about and investigated at the transportation security administration. this time of year, the traveling public picks up kids and families and people are traveling sometimes at record levels. people get frustrated they go to airports, there are long lines, there's frustration, but at the same time we have to find a balance to make sure that those airplanes are properly secure because the enemy, terrorists, and what not, they only need to get by once and they deal with millions of passengers on a weekly basis, the tsa. we have a lot of good men and women who serve on the front lines who are trying to do the best job they can. sometimes they're hot and sweaty
an important hearing today, the public comes in in regular contact with the transportation security administration. we have a fairly new administrator who i've had a chance to visit with and -- but it is important as the oversight committee that we continue to take a look at what's happening, or not happening, at the tsa. today we're going to have our second hearing examining the management practices and misconduct that we've heard about and seen about and investigated at the transportation...
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. >>> the transportation security administration is taking steps to address the issue of long lines at the nation's airports. the head of security operations, kelly hoggan, has been reassigned to new duties. the agency is also creating a centralized incident command team at tsa headquarters to track daily screening operations. >>> developing this morning, virginia governor terry mcauliffe is likely to face questions from reporters about an fbi investigation. investigators are looking into whether his 2013 campaign accepted illegal campaign contributions. mcauliffe is one time board member of the clinton global initiative and records show more than 100 donors contributed t campaign. federal officials say investigators are looking at those overlaps. a lawyer for mcauliffe says neither he nor the governor has been contacted by the fbi. >>> just into the live desk, toyota recalling a lot more air bags inside of their cars. in fact more than 1.5 million because of the takata air bags. they're saying the bags in also front passenger seat could inflate and possibly rupture. we have put the mo
. >>> the transportation security administration is taking steps to address the issue of long lines at the nation's airports. the head of security operations, kelly hoggan, has been reassigned to new duties. the agency is also creating a centralized incident command team at tsa headquarters to track daily screening operations. >>> developing this morning, virginia governor terry mcauliffe is likely to face questions from reporters about an fbi investigation. investigators are...
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i am very concerned about the morale of transportation security administration at the tsa. the government does do a good thing, ranking and doing surveys and coming up with scientific scientific way to assess the agencies. as of this time, the tsa ranked 313. .. >> >> testimony before in this committee is a double standard with the tsa reheard senior leaders are treated with far more leniency them there rank-and-file employees. we have one situation could believe i have ever met this man or i don't remember but he is a very senior person the assistant administrator of the office of security operations there is a gentleman his name is kelly receives the base compensation of $1,812,005 a very healthy salary since the promotion security operations have been abysmal. the inspector general that the penetration test done previously were nothing close to a successful. there are successful to get objects and items through security but from a security standpoint absolutely rock-bottom with their performance bed yet during this time the inspector general found despite spending $551 m
i am very concerned about the morale of transportation security administration at the tsa. the government does do a good thing, ranking and doing surveys and coming up with scientific scientific way to assess the agencies. as of this time, the tsa ranked 313. .. >> >> testimony before in this committee is a double standard with the tsa reheard senior leaders are treated with far more leniency them there rank-and-file employees. we have one situation could believe i have ever met...
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the head of the transportation security administration says his agency will add 768 new screeners by mid-june to dell with the increasing long airport security lines. they told the house committee that most of them will be sent to the nation's busiest airports, chicago, new york, atlanta, l. a., and we don't know about airports here. >>> a mother robbed at gunpoint with her 2-year-old son in the back seat. she was parked in front of her home on the 1700 block of 4 street northwest while a man sprinted toward her yelling obscenities and flashed a gun and demanded everything. he made off with her phone and wallet. she used her phone to track the car and got her license plate. they are investigating the case. the mother and son are okay. >>> at age nine, sh face of here. >> but now she has the face of encourage. in '11 shep and two friends were sexually molested during a sleep-over. at first she said, nothing, too scared and ashamed, she said, but other victims came forward and he eventually pleaded guilty and she and the other girls and families have created a website full of vital inf
the head of the transportation security administration says his agency will add 768 new screeners by mid-june to dell with the increasing long airport security lines. they told the house committee that most of them will be sent to the nation's busiest airports, chicago, new york, atlanta, l. a., and we don't know about airports here. >>> a mother robbed at gunpoint with her 2-year-old son in the back seat. she was parked in front of her home on the 1700 block of 4 street northwest...
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. >>> personnel changes at the transportation security administration where the head of security operations has been replaced. kelly hogan is out ahead a growing backlash over wait times at airport security lines and management problems. in recent weeks, thousands of passengers have missed flights due to hours' long security lines. hogan received more than $90,000 in bonuses, even though agency employees failed to find explosives and weapons in 95% of tests at u.s. airports. >>> well, the second trial of a baltimore police officer charged in the death of freddie gray ended in an acquittal. gray was the black man who suffered a fatal spinal cord injury while in police custody. edward nero is the second of six officers charged in the case. the third trial is scheduled to begin in two weeks. craig boswell reports. >> reporter: baltimore police officer edward nero is a free man, acquitted of assault and other charges for the arrest of freddie gray. >> officer nero at this point is the most relieved person on the face of this earth. >> reporter: in a bench trial with no jury, judge barry william
. >>> personnel changes at the transportation security administration where the head of security operations has been replaced. kelly hogan is out ahead a growing backlash over wait times at airport security lines and management problems. in recent weeks, thousands of passengers have missed flights due to hours' long security lines. hogan received more than $90,000 in bonuses, even though agency employees failed to find explosives and weapons in 95% of tests at u.s. airports....
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. >>> the transportation security administration says it is working to cut down on your wait time at airport officers at the security check points for the busy summer season. they are encouraging businesses to give employees incentives to enroll in the tsa pre-check program. the tsa says we're seeing an increase in passengers because of low airfare prices, a stronger economy and an increase in leisure travel. >>> i'm here in prince georges county where an emotional ceremony honoring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty just wrapped up. >> charles f. caldwell. >> reporter: tonight the names of all officers who died while protecting the citizens of the county were called and a candle lit in their honor. the department says since 1932, 54 officers were killed, the most recent being officer coleson who died march 13th, during a shootout with a suspect hen his fellow officers. fighting back tears his parents t the loss and share memories of him and reinforce to the family that he's not lost to us. >> reporter: officer coleson's name has been added to a plaque that hangs on th
. >>> the transportation security administration says it is working to cut down on your wait time at airport officers at the security check points for the busy summer season. they are encouraging businesses to give employees incentives to enroll in the tsa pre-check program. the tsa says we're seeing an increase in passengers because of low airfare prices, a stronger economy and an increase in leisure travel. >>> i'm here in prince georges county where an emotional ceremony...
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. >> reporter: the transportation security administration used to have its own program but shut it down dow high costs and needs 60 dogs to add to the 300 it's using. customs and border protections needs 325 additional canine teams. >> we need to think about a better way to provide these dogs because it really is a national security issue that we're all invested in. >> reporter: the t.s.a. would like to add hundreds of more detection canines to airports in the coming years. kris van cleave, cbs news, reagan national airport, virginia. >> quijano: addiction to oip yods including painkillers and heroin takes 29,000 american lives each year. a new treatment for addicks using implants should be available by the end of next month. anna werner takes a look. >> i woke up every day and my focus on life was to find a way to get osca 0xycontin to functin throughout the day. >> 49-year-old chris borgeone got hooked on painkillers after breaking his hip in 2003. he battled addiction for five years before hitting rock bottom. >> i knew if i continued on the path i was on i would eventually die. >> q
. >> reporter: the transportation security administration used to have its own program but shut it down dow high costs and needs 60 dogs to add to the 300 it's using. customs and border protections needs 325 additional canine teams. >> we need to think about a better way to provide these dogs because it really is a national security issue that we're all invested in. >> reporter: the t.s.a. would like to add hundreds of more detection canines to airports in the coming years....
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expected to be a focus today during a congressional appearance by the head of the transportation security administration. >>> the "washington post" reports a north carolina school board's discussion of the state's bathroom law while voting to let students carry mace and pepper spray. one member said girls might need them in bathrooms. he and the board chairman now say their decision was not related to the law. >>> "the ft. worth star telegram" reports that the affluenza teen will spend two years in jail. ethan couch was sentenced yesterday for violating parole in the drunk driving crash that killed four people. he received parole three years ago after lawyers suggested that he was too rich and spoiled to understand his actions. >>> "variety" reports that a federal agency will look into why hollywood has so few female directors. the american slishcivil liberti union asked for the investigation. the group says just 7% of the 250 top-grossing films in 2014 were directed by women. >>> still to come, the future of high-speed transportation. a test of the hyper loop which may be able to one day zip people aro
expected to be a focus today during a congressional appearance by the head of the transportation security administration. >>> the "washington post" reports a north carolina school board's discussion of the state's bathroom law while voting to let students carry mace and pepper spray. one member said girls might need them in bathrooms. he and the board chairman now say their decision was not related to the law. >>> "the ft. worth star telegram" reports that...