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Witnesses testified about the downsizing the Federal Protective Service and the effect on the protection of federal buildings. Rep. Wu testified about a knife-wielding man invading his…

Secretary Chertoff was joined by senior officials from the Department of Energy, the Department of State, and the Ambassador to Pakistan to speak to the press about cargo security. The…

Officials announced adjustments to the ban on liquids on airplanes and other refinements to aviation security measures. New restrictions would allow small amounts of liquid toiletries in…

The opening session of a conference on public transportation included speeches by top administration officials about President Bush’s transportation and transit security agendas. They also…

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology held a hearing on operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on foreign ownership of terminal operations at U.S. ports. Among the topics addressed were a review of an agreement to sell several terminal…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a briefing on the Dubai Ports World acquisition of the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Navigation Company. The proposed acquisition would affect assets…

During the Thursday Plenary Session, city mayors, federal officers, and local officials talked about city responses to a potential avian influenza pandemic, evacuation planning in cities, and the 2005 National Action Plan for Safety and…

Secretary Chertoff held a meeting to hear recommendations from the Homeland Security Advisory Council. Among the topics discussed were border security, private sector file sharing, and…

Admiral Allen and Deputy Secretary Jackson talked to reporters about the status of recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gulf Coast areas affected by hurricane damage. Following their…

Officials and scientists talked to reporters about the future of the U.S. space program. Among the topics they addressed were the role of the private sector in space exploration, changing…

Mr. Jackson, current chief operating officer of AECOM Technology Corporation, testified about his nomination for deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by President Bush.…

Witnesses testified about funding requests for Amtrak. Among the issues they addressed were efforts to make the company profitable, past business practices, and proposals for structural…

Officials spoke to reporters about the Transportation Security Administration, its achievements to date, and its transfer to the Department of Homeland Security. Following prepared remarks…

Participants spoke about the importance of aviation and recognized pioneers of aviation at a ceremony to launce a national celebration marking the centennial of flight. Mr. Daily chaired…

Secretary Mineta and others testified about progress made by the Transportation Security Administration and the ability to meet several deadlines for security personnel and luggage…

Fruscella and Peacock offered two perspectives on controller staffing and talked about a proposal to privatize the air traffic control system and the upcoming wave of retirements of…

Participants spoke about transportation security issues and the future of the transportation industry following terrorist attacks on the U.S. Following their remarks they answered questions…

Industry leaders and officials spoke about the recall of Firestone tires following a series of accidents involving the Ford Explorer. In often heated exchanges with committee members, Mr.…