TSA
2018 Budget - Department of Homeland Security Report
July 06 by IDGA EditorThe President’s 2018 Budget requests $44.1 billion in net discretionary budget authority for The Department of Homeland Security, a $2.8 billion increase from 2017 annualized CR level. This increased...
Complaints Against TSA Agents up 26 Percent in Three Years
July 31 by Mike O'BrienA new government report alleges that the U.S. Transportation Security Agency does not have a proper system in place to ensure that its employees follow its rules. The report, which was released ah...
In Brief: Knives on a Plane; Military Jet Deaths; Tsunami Victims Remembered
March 11 by Mike O'BrienThe Transportation Security Administration will soon allow airline passengers to carry several previously banned items in their carry-on bags. Starting April 25, permitted items will include small...
Longer Lines at Airports as Spending Cuts Hit the TSA
March 04 by Mike O'BrienThe first visible signs of the sequester appeared on Monday as long lines formed at airport security checkpoints, with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano warning of coming travels delay...
Full-Body Scanners to Remain at Airports, Despite Reports
January 23 by IDGA EditorReports last week that airport scanners were being phased out were no doubt greatly received by many air travelers. But the talk of the TSA getting rid of full-body X-ray scanners was, however, wi...