NEWS & ANALYSIS

TSA Now Recognizes Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags

Aug 18, 2008 -As of Sunday, the Transportation Security Administration is recognizing checkpoint-friendly laptop bags.

Amtrak's Counterterrorism Program Heads West

Jul 14, 2008 -A mobile unit of 19 counterterrorism agents will randomly screen passengers for explosives and look out for suspicious behavior at California rail stations.

Sexual Assaults on Cruise Liners May Be More Frequent Than Previously Reported

Jun 19, 2008 -Victims' rights advocates allege the cruise industry minimizes the amount of sexual assaults that take place on their ships.

DHS To Improve Customer Service for International Travelers

Jun 06, 2008 -Three new DHS initiatives aim to make entry into the United States easier for international travelers.

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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