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- U.S. SENATE--Commerce Committee approves a bipartisan transportation security bill that would authorize almost $16 billion for aviation security; Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005 (S. 1052). U.S. SENATE--Commerce Committee approves a bipartisan transportation security bill that would authorize almost $16 billion for ...
- Research articles 2006-01-01
- Cargo act. (Americas).(US Senate committee approved a bill designed to reduce the risk to air transport from unsafe airline cargo)(Brief Article)
- A US SENATE committee has approved a bill designed to reduce the risk to air transport from unsafe airline cargo. The Air Cargo Security Act would require the federal Transportation Security Agency TSA to draw up a strategic plan for the inspection A US SENATE committee...
- Research articles 2003-06-01
- Senate votes to change rules for Transportation Security Admin.
- The Senate has voted to require the Transportation Security Administration to abide by the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The Senate has voted to require the Transportation Security Administration to abide by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
- Research articles 2007-08-10
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- Digital Recorders, Inc. Notes Additional Transit Security Funding Being Sought by U.S. Senate; CEO Says Funding Trends Appear to Be Moving in a Positive Direction
- DALLAS -- Digital Recorders, Inc. DRI (Nasdaq:TBUS), a digital communications technology leader in the transportation, law enforcement, and security industries, noted today that the U.S. Senate recently voted to amend H.R. 4954, the Port Security Improvement Act of 2006, to include $3.5 billion for transit security over three years.
- Research articles 2006-09-19
- U.S. congressional legislation. (Legal Reporter).(for infrastructure, transportation security and privacy )
- The balance of power shifted in Washington as the Republicans took control of the Senate last month. This shift will affect the legislative agenda that is set for the next two years. As lawmakers look forward, several issues relevant to the security field have already been ...
- Research articles 2003-02-01
- The U.S. House of representatives passed the maritime transportation antiterrorism act of 2002. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
- The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act of 2002, which is intended to improve security at U.S. ports and waterways. The bill now goes to conference committee to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions. The House version focuses on terrorism...
- Research articles 2002-07-18
- Bill Approved to Advance Transportation Security
- The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee recently unanimously approved the Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005 (S. 1052). According to Senate officials, the comprehensive legislation reasserts the importance of transportation security to the nation's physical and economic health, and makes significant advances in port, rail, aviation and motor...
- Research articles 2006-01-01
- Senate Confirms New Homeland Secretary
- The Senate on Feb. 15 confirmed federal judge Michael Chertoff as the nation's second secretary for the Department of Homeland security.The department is in charge of several agencies involved in transportation security, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation security Administration.Also last week, President Bush named Lester Crawford...
- Research articles 2005-02-21
- Rail security.(U.S. Congressional Legislation)(Brief Article)
- Rail security. A bill (S. 2273) introduced by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) that would improve security on U.S. railroads has been approved by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The bill would authorize more than $1 billion in rail security improvements. Of that sum, $670...
- Research articles 2004-08-01
- NBTA Testifies in Senate Aviation Security Hearing; Voices Support for Programs Providing Strong Security and Facilitating Business Travel
- WASHINGTON -- Bill Connors, Executive Director and COO of the National Business Travel Association NBTA, testified today before a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation regarding the aviation security programs Secure Flight and Registered Traveler. Connors outlined the priorities of the corporate travel industry for...
- Research articles 2006-02-09
- Aviation security and terrorism: A review of the economic issues
- "Protecting this system demands a high level of vigilance because a single lapse in aviation security can result in hundreds of deaths, destroy equipment worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and have immeasurable negative impacts on the economy and the public's confidence in air travel." -Gerald L. Dillingham, United States...
- Research articles 2002-09-01
- Magaw nominated for Under secretary of Transportation for Security - Personnel - John Magaw - Brief Article
- John Magaw was nominated by President George W Bush to serve as Under Secretary of Transportation for Security. The nomination must be approved by the U.S. Senate. Currently the acting executive director of the Office of National Preparedness within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Magaw is a former director...
- Research articles 2002-01-01
- Public transit.(U.S. CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION)(Brief article)
- PUBLIC TRANSIT. A bill (S. 2032) that would require the U.S. Department of Transportation DOT to submit all public transit security assessments to the Homeland Security Department DHS has been approved by the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. The Senate has agreed to consider...
- Research articles 2006-06-01
- Society To Assist Transportation Agency With Certifications
- ASQThe Transportation security Agency TSA recently asked ASQ to assist it in improving the current certification process for security screeners and in developing a certification process for other positions.The decision was made in a meeting between ASQ and Rear Adm. David Stone, acting administrator of TSA. This meeting followed more...
- Research articles 2004-10-01
- Transit security.(U.S. CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION)
- TRANSIT SECURITY. Asked to give their opinions about mass transit security, witnesses from the Department of Homeland Security DHS, consultants, and transit operators for the United States and the United Kingdom gathered to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. ...
- Research articles 2005-12-01
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Calls on the Senate to Fund Transit Security with Needed Billions of Dollars
- WASHINGTON, July 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "On behalf of the millions of Americans who use public transportation every day, APTA calls on the Senate to address a critical aspect of national security and fund transit security at the level needed to ensureWASHINGTON, July 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "On behalf of...
- Research articles 2005-07-11
- Week in Oil & Gas: Climate Bill Hurdles and Refining Blues
- A key Senate panel -- along with environmentalists, oil and gas industry folk and government energy officials -- squared off last week in a round of hearings aimed at hashing out the details of a climate bill. The initial hearings, as the WSJ notes, took on a familiar political...
- Blog posts 2009-11-02
- APTA Deeply Disappointed in Senate Transit Security Vote; Praises Senators Shelby, Sarbanes and Reed For Their Leadership
- WASHINGTON, July 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "On behalf of the American public transportation industry and the millions of Americans who take transit every day, I am voicing our deep disappointment in the Senate's unsuccessful, although close, bid to increWASHINGTON, July 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "On behalf of the American public...
- Research articles 2005-07-15
- Transportation.(U.S. CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION)(Brief Article)
- Transportation. Lawmakers on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee have approved a bill (S. 2453) that would award grants to public transit agencies, including metro, rail, and bus services, to improve security. The bill must now be considered by the full Senate. ...
- Research articles 2004-10-01
- Aviation security.(U.S. Congressional Legislation)(S. 2060 aviation security bill)(Brief Article)
- Aviation security. A Senate bill (S. 2060) introduced by Sen. Harry M. Reid (D-NV) would allow local law enforcement officers to carry weapons onto commercial aircraft. The officers would have to be full-time municipal, county, or state law enforcement officers. The officers would not have to...
- Research articles 2004-06-01
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