[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1960]
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               RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY ON TSA SCREENER CUTS

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today, I am introducing a resolution of 
inquiry regarding the recent reallocation of Transportation Security 
Administration airport screeners that is leading to massive cuts in 
screener workforce levels at Portland International Airport, in my 
district, and at many other airports across the country. This 
resolution directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to turn over to 
Congress all the information in his possession regarding this screener 
reallocation. Only with this information can our airport authorities 
ensure that they were treated fairly by this process and can Congress 
do its oversight job to ensure that our air transportation system is 
safe, efficient, convenient, and an engine of economic growth for our 
communities.

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