Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 9, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The Committee will hold a hearing entitled, ``Securing Our Nation's Transportation System: Oversight of Transportation Security Administration's Current Efforts.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Environment and Public Works
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