Be administrator of the Transportation Security Administration testified at a confirmation before the senate commerce, science and transportation committee. Senators question tim about workforce issues and cyber and pipeline security, facial Recognition Technology and Airport Security. [inaudible conversations] good morning. Today we are considering the nomination for a second term to lead the Transportation Security Administration. I want to welcome you back, administrator, typically. Senator cantwell has a lot going on. I was a little late because i had an obligation that i agreed to help out with chairing the hearing could. Tsa employees like those of minneapolisst. Paul international airport, travelers on time and the airport running day in and day out, it is critical that we rise to meet increased demand for air travel and properly balance the need for safety with quality experience for travelers. Congress created tsa november 19, 2001, in the wake of the attacks of september 11th
2017. Youre watching live coverage, on cspan 3. [inaudible] the committee will come to order. Today, we are considering the nomination of David Pekoske to be the administrator of the Transportation Security Administration at the department of Homeland Security. Administrator pekoske, welcome back to the committee. And congratulations on another nomination for this position. And thank you for your willingness to continue to serve in a challenging and Important Role in the federal government. Over 20 years ago, the Transportation Security Administration was established in response to the september 11th terrorist attacks, to carry out the essential mission of ensuring that travelers are both safe and secure. Since its creation, travelers have encountered tsa on a daily basis. Most notably, during the security screening process at our nations airports. In fact, tsa currently screens over 2 million travelers each and every day. This is a significant undertaking, and it wouldnt be possible w
Order. Today, we are considering the nomination of David Pekoske to be the administrator of the Transportation Security Administration at the department of Homeland Security. Administrator pekoske, welcome back to the committee. And congratulations on another nomination for this position. And thank you for your willingness to continue to serve in a challenging and Important Role in the federal government. Over 20 years ago, the Transportation Security Administration was established in response to the september 11th terrorist attacks, to carry out the essential mission of ensuring that travelers are both safe and secure. Since its creation, travelers have encountered tsa on a daily basis. Most notably, during the security screening process at our nations airports. In fact, tsa currently screens over 2 million travelers each and every day. This is a significant undertaking, and it wouldnt be possible without our dedicated frontline tsa staff. Who work hard each and every day to ensure ou
Good morning. Today, we are considering the nomination of administrator David Pekoske for a second term. To lead the Transportation Security Administration. I want to welcome you back, administrator, to the committee. Senator cantwell has a lot going on right now and i was a little late because i had another obligation with a grade to come over and help out with sharing the hearing. So tsa employees, like those in minneapolis, st. Paul international airport, keep our skies safe, our travelers on time and the airport running day in and day out. Its critical that we rise to meet increased demand for air travel and properly balance the need for safety with a quality experience for travelers. Congress created tsa on november 19th 2001 in the wake of the attacks of september 11th to strengthen the security of our nations Transportation Systems and to prevent future terrorist attacks over the past two decades tsa has evolved to deploy advance technologies like touchless screening capabilitie
Skills of the stage from a leading classical actor. Iraqi leaders are caught in a struggle for power. The president has named a new Prime Minister but the man who held the job eight years is refusing to go. President fouad masoum asked Haider Al Abadi to form a new cabinet within 30 days. Abadi has served as Deputy Speaker in parliament and as an adviser to the incumbent Prime Minister, nuri al maliki, and they belong to the same party. Maliki went on television to criticize the decision. He said it was a dangerous violation of the constitution and he said he would rectify the error. That set the stage for a showdown in a country already dealing with an islamist insurgency. Over the past two months, sunni militants have swept across Northern Iraq and taken control of a number of towns and cities. Many iraqis blame maliki for favoring other shia muslims and driving the insurgency and theyve been calling for him to step aside. The crisis comes days after u. S. Forces staged their First M