perhaps the most widely known is tsa precheck. today approximately 600,000 passengers have experienced expedited screening through tsa precheck. by the end of 2012, we expect to offer passengers in 35 of our nation's busiest airports the benefits of tsa precheck. in addition, eligible frequent fliers and trusted traveler programs we expanded to include active duty u.s. military traveling out of reagan national airport. fwan national airport. last fall we implemented new screening procedures. and just last monday. passengers of 75 and older. finally we are also supporting efforts to start identity based screening. pilots have cleared security. these niche vifs have allowed us to expedite the screening process for children, our military, many frequent fliers and now in testing the elderly. by enhancing the effectiveness, we will continue to work towards our goal of providing the most effective security in the most efficient way. >> the gentleman is recognized. >> good afternoon and distinguished members of the committee. the strengt

by the end of this month, we'll expand the tsa precheck population to include active duty u.s.card traveling out o ronald reagan national parent. service members will undergo the standard tsa secure flight prescreen and if we're able to verify the service member is in good standing they will likely receive tsa precheck screening benefits. such as no longer removing their shoes or lying jacket and allowing them to keep their laptop in their brief case and their compliant liquids in their carryon bags. we believe u.s. service members -- we recognize these members pose little risk to aviation security. as well review and evaluate the effectiveness of these possible enhancements it is possible that additional changes may be implemented in the future as we continue to work to provide all travelers with the most effective security provided in most efficient way. of course we'll always retain the ability to incorporate random and unpredictable security measures throughout the airport and no individual is ever guaranteed expedite it screening. we appreciate the ongoing support of the a

reagan national is now one of 11 airports around the country using the tsa's precheck program. and some active duty service members can be prescreened for security. anyone who's low-risk gets to use the fast lane. tsa plans to expand the precheck program to dulles and bwi and thurgood marshall airports later in the year. >>> she vanished without a trace 75 years ago but there's a new investigation that could reveal what happened to amelia earhart. >>> plus going execution over those red top parking meters in the district. what the d.c. council is doing to make sure drivers know the rules. doug. >> i didn't know the rules one time but i quickly figured it out. out there right now, 70 degrees. the temperature out there just continues to get better. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is meeting with researchers who are looking into the disappearance of amelia earhart. she vanished in 1937 en route to howland island in the south pacific. the international group for historic aircraft recovery is launching a brand new search to solve this mystery. the search will focus on an islan

enhancing passenger identification efforts through an identity based prescreening initiative, such as tsa precheckus focus our resources and strengthen capabilities to keep terrorists off commercial aircraft. >> but the convenience of being able to breeze through a check point does not sit well. >> i'm moved over the 9/11. i understand we live in a quick world. we want to get in and get out, but what happens is something else happens like that? >> now prescreened passengers are going to have to put their luggage on the screen, but this will help move people through quickly and the tsa says they are expanding this program to include military that are both active and reservists. back to you. >> thanks, lesli. aviation investigators want to solve the mystery, what happened to legendary pilot, amelia earhart. she disappeared in 1937 while flies over the south pacific. today at the state department, secretary of state, hillary clinton, welcomed historians and scientists from the international group for historic aircraft recovery. a new deep sea search to try to find the wreckage of earhart's plane. >>

precheck program is expandsing to include qualified military personnel. that program allows trusted passengers to get through the security line faster. tsack at reagan national this month and will expand to bwi marshall and dulles later this year. >>> one major airline is working on giving you more room in those overhead bins. cnbc's jackie deangelis joins us live with more on this story. jackie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, eun. yeah, airlines are learning to adapt as passengers try to skip paying bag frees and bring all their luggage on board. they're actually making the overhead bins larger now. united has some new doors that curve out a little more, letting you slide bags in wheels first instead of sideways. when boeing designed its now 787 jet, workers bought bags at costco to ensure they'd fit in the bins. >>> happy 100th birthday to the oreo cookie. the top-selling cookie was created in new york city and reportedly first sold to a grocery store in hoboken, this was in new jersey on march 6, 1912. kraft which owns the brand says 25 billion oreos are eaten each year, about 70 million a day. to celebrate, there will be la

with precheck, frequent flyers and eligible active-duty service members can be prescreened for security. those deemed low risk get to use a fast lane at airport checkpoints. the tsa hopes to expand its precheck program, more airports, including dulles and bwi thurgood marshall could get the program this year. >>> the national cathedral's central tower, damaged during last august's earthquake will reopen for one day only this weekend. it's opening this saturday for the annual tower climb. even though the cathedral is still undergoing restoration, the tower has been deemed structurally sound and safe for visitors. last august's earthquake damaged the cathedral's intricate stonework and architecture and will cost about $20 million to fix. >>> this morning people in south texas are clearing up from a tornado. the twister touched down last night outside san antonio, in the town of divine. the tornado damaged about 50 homes there. right now people are cleaning up and seeing what's left of their homes. so far, there are no reports of any serious injuries or deaths there. >>> going to check in again now with veronica johnson with the latest on our forecast. >> thanks, ba

. >>> later this month, tsa says personnel will be able to avoid long lines at airports. troops and reservists will be allowed to use the precheck lane and don't need to be in uniform but must have military id present. >>> fees on checked bags mean passengers are bringing more carry ons. airlines are taking steps to satisfy passengers. united and delta are replacing or upgrading overhead bins to hold more luggage and engineers are designing jet interiors with your luggage in mind. >>> record number of applicants this year, last year school hit a record and as march 1st they are 7% higher on the mark. >>> the author and haul of famer ripken jr. will sign his children's book called super sized slugger. it am ins how children can deal with bullies. it's happening tonight at 5:00 at the toll gate marketplace on marketplace drive. >>> today the winer of the third largest power ball jackpot in history of the game will come forward. the jackpot is worth $336.4 million. the february 11th winner can receive $210 million or annuity payments out over 29 years , the winning ticket was sold in new port. >>> keep in minds it is spring trainin

tsa says u.s. military personnel will be able to avoid the long security lines at airport. active duty service members and troops and reservists will be allowed to go through the precheck.big birthday for a favorite cookie, oreo turns 100 years years old today. >>> the boss is back. he is releasing a new album today. wrecking ball is the subpoenath studio album set to hit shelves this morningment. >>> week passed since a shooting killed three students in ohio. >> the 17-year-old in the shoot willing be in court with what is expected. >> today accused ohio school shooter, tj lane expected to appear in juvenile court for a pretrial hearing. a funeral mass will be held for a 16 year old, one of the victims. 17 year old nick wall zack another student has been transferred to a rehabilitation unit in cleveland, shot in the neck, arm and back, a second victim was released from the hospital last week, a third was nicked in the ear by a bullet. prosecutors are trying to limb the release of more information about lane. he is charged with three counts of aggravated murderer and felony assault in connection with the shooting. at the time of the shooting lane lived with his grandpar

tsa is allowing certain passengers to bypass some of the hassle of airport security screenings if they're willing to pay for it. for $100, some passengers can buy into an expedited skree ed process that's called precheckep your shoes and jackets on while they walk through a metal detector. no more full body scans. one of the ways to qualify is for frequent flyers to be invited by the airline. i'm joined by aviation analyst michael boyd. is this a $100 one time fee or is it $100 every time you fly? >> i understand it $100 to get yourself front of the line and not take off your shoes. it's pay to play. >> it's not widely available. it's in nine airports with plans for expansion. a lot of people will be asking is this sufficient to assess a potential security threat. is this enough to keep it safe? >> no. it's absolutely nonsense. most of the 9/11 hijackers would pass this test. it doesn't make us any safer. on the other hand, it does make it any less safe because we can't get less safe. the screening process is so bad that anything they do isn't going to make it much worse. >> there are also trying a different thing as far as screening certain paz jers, namely passengers that are p 5 years old and oerld

precheck to include active duty u.s. armed forces members with a common access card, coming out of ronald reagan, washington national airport. service members will undergo tsaver able to verify the servicemen is in good standing with the department of defense by scanning their cac card at the airport they will likely receive tse precheck screen benefits. such as no longer removing their shoes, and allowing them to keep their laptop in a briefcase and their 311 compliant liquids in their carry-on bags. we believe your service those are entrusted to protect and defend our nation and citizens with their lives, and as such tsa is recommending these members pose little risk to aviation security. as we review and evaluate the effectiveness of these possible enhancements, it's possible that additional changes to security screening process may be implemented in the future as we continue to work toward providing all travelers with that most effective security, provide them any most efficiently. of course, will always retain the ability to incorporate random and unpredictable security measures throughout the airport, and no individual is every -- ever guaranteed expe