NEWS & ANALYSIS

Trucking Pork?

Mar 26, 2008 -New York Congressman Anthony Weiner says a DHS program to train truckers to spot terrorists is one more example of pork-barrel spending that's harming the amount of money high-risk cities receive for homeland security.

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CNN: Marshals on Less than 1 Percent of U.S Flights

Mar 25, 2008 -Sources claim armed air marshals fly on fewer than 1 percent of U.S. flights, while federal officials say 6.5 percent of flights carry an an armed crew member or law enforcement officer.

Amtrak Increases Security Measures

Feb 19, 2008 -Amtrak to introduce mobile security teams to deter a terrorist attack on its rail lines.

Sleeping Pilots Underscore Flight-Risks Described in Suppressed NASA Report

Nov 02, 2007 -Three-and-a-half years ago, pilots approaching Denver International Airport fell asleep due to overwork.

Suppressed NASA Report Spreads Doubt

Oct 25, 2007 -The agency warns the report could undermine passenger confidence in the airline industry.

TSA Making Progress, but More Needs to be Done

Oct 17, 2007 -The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made "moderate progress" securing the nation's transportation network, says GAO.

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