then supported. this is a result of the sequester being implemented. we made it clear that there would be these kinds of negative effects if congress failed to take reasonable action to avert the sequester. >> transportation secretary ray lahoud says safety is not being cop compromised. >> this can be prevented. the sequester can be lifted by congress changing the law. >> should people be worried if they're flying about safety being compromised? >> absolutely not. we never compromise safety. safety is always our number one priority. democrats face a new hurdle in their bid to keep control of the u.s. senate in 2014. finance committee max baucus