Today's hearing focuses on two fundamental questions. Why was the Christmas Day bomber allowed to travel to the United States? And why was his name not included on the terrorist watchlist?
On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
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Senator Collins outlines key questions regarding the Christmas Day bombing incident.
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