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Jim Himes: “Madam Secretary, I am interested in your views on the TSA-prohibited items list and the methodology used to determine…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
Madam Secretary, I am interested in your views on the TSA-prohibited items list and the methodology used to determine what is prohibited.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut

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Himes questions the TSA about its prohibited items list and its review process.

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