SENATOR MARTIN HEINRICH IS BACKING A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD STRENGTHEN SECURITY AT U-S AIRPORTS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION HUBS. HE SAYS IT’S A WAY TO KEEP THE COUNTRY RUNNING.
HE SAYS AMERICANS RELY ON BUS DEPOTS, AIRPORTS AND TRAIN STATIONS TO HAVE THE KIND OF FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT WE ENJOY.
HEINRICH SAYS THE PROPOSED MEASURES WOULD FOCUS ON SO-CALLED SOFT TARGETS LIKE CHECK-IN AND BAGGAGE CLAIMS AT AIRPORTS. HE WAS PART OF A NEWS CONFERENCE TUESDAY WITH NEW YORK SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER AND OTHER SENATE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCING THE SECURITY-RELATED AMENDMENTS. THEY HOPE TO LINK THOSE TO AN FAA FUNDING BILL.
