Testimony from the dhs regarding its decision to ban residents of new york state from trusted Traveler Programs like global entry. Like global entry. On february 5, senior ghs official chad wolfe wrote to new york officials to inform them of the ban, without notifying congress and the members of the new york state delegation who sit on this authorizing committee. Mr. Wolf cited new yorks green light law, a justification for the ban, stating that the law, quote, compromises cbps ability to confirm whether an individual applying for ttp membership meets Program Eligibility requirements. Mr. Wolf then stated, quote, because the act prevents dhs from accessing new york dmv records in order to determine whether a ttp applicant or reapplicant meets Program Eligibility requirements, new York Resident wills no longer be eligible to enroll or reenroll in cbps trusted Traveler Programs. After that announcement, this committee continued to receive inaccurate and misleading testimony that repeated
A House Homeland Security subcommittee is looking into the Homeland Security departments management of the trust and Traveler Program that expedites travel across u. S. Borders, such as, tsa pre and global entry. Some new york state residents have been banned from the programs due to state laws on sharing drivers license information with federal agencies. Will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare the subcommittee in recess at any point. Good morning. We are convening today in our continued effort to understand why this Committee Received inact are the and misleading testimony inaccurate and misleading testimony from the dhs regarding its decision to ban residents of new york state from trusted Traveler Programs like global entry. On february 5, senior ghs official chad wolfe wrote to new york officials to inform them of the ban, without notifying congress and the members of the new york state delegation who sit on this authorizing committee. Mr. Wolf cit
Athletes from around the world are ready to compete in the 98 olympic sports disciplines, they are on hand in sochi. Some of the competitors have been heading into the snow or ice to test the conditions and get in a few practice runs before the games begin. There is already plenty of parties for those on hand to cheer on their favorite athletes and national teams. [cheering] sochi is ready for the winter Olympic Games and spirits are high ahead of the official Opening Ceremony. Ioc president held the torch before handing it over to the u n secretarygeneral banking moon. The iconic symbol of the games have traveled further than any other time in its history. German sports stars like maria hoflriesch say they are ready for the competition. She has been given the honor of carrying the flag of germany. To carry the flag is something really special. It is a huge honor for me. I am proud and excited to be chosen to lead the march tomorrow. It is a dream come true. Spectators are looking forw
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