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Terrorists turned civilian aircraft into weapons, killing nearly 3,000 americans and injuring thousands more. Today we honor the memories of those who perished and those First Responders who ran into harms way to help their fellow citizens. The tragedy of 9 11 led to the creation of the Transportation Security Administration, tsa, within the new department of Homeland Security. Tsa is charged with protecting our nations Transportation Systems from attack and ensuring freedom of movement of people and commerce. Im pleased that acting deputy administrator Patricia Cogswell is here to update the ...

The U.S. homeland needs to be safe and secure, and Congress has a vital role in providing the means to do so.

Congress should fully examine the benefits of the FFDO program and seek to continue the program in full funding.

DHS’s problems demand real reforms—from the program level all the way to the leadership of the department.