Terrorism Threat to U.S. Water Infrastructure
Witnesses testified about the ongoing efforts of federal agencies, local governments and private sector entities to prevent water supply systems, dams, and hazardous chemicals from being use…
289 viewsWitnesses testified about the ongoing efforts of federal agencies, local governments and private sector entities to prevent water supply systems, dams, and hazardous chemicals from being use…
289 viewsConferees met to work out differences between House and Senate versions of airline security legislation. Among the issues they addressed were increasing numbers of federal air marshals, bagg…
71 viewsWitnesses testified about hazards associated with recreational boating, water safety and safety education, and potential solutions to chronic safety problems.
370 viewsMembers of the House Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta in a hearing on the anticipated opening of the US Mexican border to Mexican based…
63 viewsThe House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee heard testimony on the 2002 budgets for the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Witnesses included …
207 viewsHouse Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on Residential Moving Industry. The House transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from guest of the moving industries.
113 viewsThe House Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on airport runway safety.
154 viewsWitnesses testified about the impacts of the use of cell phones and other electronic devices on highway safety. Among the topics they addressed were potential restrictions on the use of hand…
181 viewsWitnesses testified before the House Transportation Subcommittee about the state of the current air traffic control system and about a proposed plan by the Defense Department and Federal Avi…
180 viewsSecretary Mineta testified about traffic congestion at airports and highways, impacts of the congestion on the economy, and potential solutions to the problems.
51 viewsSecretary Mineta testified about the safety of the nation’s ports and waterways and talked about measures designed to enhance security. Among the topics he addressed were the use of sea mars…
55 viewsWitnesses testified about the future of Amtrak and the financial solvency of passenger rail travel.
167 viewsWitnesses testifed about plans to modernize air traffic control systems. Among the issues addressed are operating costs of the new systems, technical requirements of the system, and the time…
225 viewsHouse Transportation Subcommittee hearing on airline and airport security. Rep. John Mica (R-Florida) chaired the Subcommittee. Patricia Friend, International President of the Association of…
328 viewsAirline executives testified about the effect of the terrorist attacks on their industry and requested financial aid from the federal government.
354 viewsWitnesses testified about the implementation of a new law requiring explosive detection screening of all checked bags at airports.
176 viewsMembers of the House-Senate Conference Committee on aviation security legislation met for the first time to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Senato…
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