Akaka Applauds TSA's Launch of Passenger Pre-Screening Program at Honolulu Airport

Statement

U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee member Senator Daniel K. Akaka today applauded the expansion of TSA Pre✓(tm), a passenger pre-screening initiative, to Honolulu International Airport following the program's success at several pilot locations on the mainland.

"This program will help frequent travelers who pass through security all the time get where they are going with less waiting and fewer hassles, while allowing TSA to focus on larger threats," said Senator Akaka. "I urged TSA Administrator John Pistole to bring this program to Hawaii at a Homeland Security hearing last November, and I am pleased it is now coming to Honolulu. I hope the program will be a success and will be extended to all airlines and checkpoints at the Honolulu airport as the program expands nationally."

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