Defense
Aviation security agency faces budget, staffing challenges
Transportation Department Inspector General Kenneth Mead told a House panel Wednesday that the new Transportation Security Administration faces "tremendous budgetary challenges" in implementing baggage-screening technology and must hire 40,000 employees to provide air security.
Defense
Coast Guard seeks budget boost for port security
Securing the nation’s ports has been a major focus of the Coast Guard since Sept. 11, and will continue to be for years to come, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. James Loy told Congress Thursday.
Management
Both sides claim victory in airport security agreement
Both Republicans and Democrats claimed victory Thursday, as the House and Senate struck a historic deal on a deal that would largely federalize the aviation security workforce.
Management
Congress passes bill federalizing airport security
The House and Senate approved the conference report on aviation security today, clearing the way for a presidential signature, possibly before the Thanksgiving recess.
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