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The Transportation Security Administration has announced the launch of TSA Cares, a helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport.

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MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka questioned Transportation Security Administration leader John S. Pistole at a hearing Wednesday of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on “Ten Years After 9/11: The Next Wave in Aviation Security.” The following is a transcript of the exchange: AKAKA: Because Hawaii is located 2,500 miles from […]

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MEDIA RELEASE As part of its ongoing commitment to take smart steps to maintain high level security standards while also improving the passenger experience at checkpoints, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole has announced TSA will begin installing new software on TSA’s millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines — making upgrades designed […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Transportation Security Administration Administrator John S. Pistole has issued a message to the public with tips for air travel this holiday season. Here is a transcript of the message: “As you travel this holiday season I want to remind you that TSA’s mission is to ensure the safety of you the traveling public […]

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