TSA Shuts Down Private Screening

Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole has moved to shut down a program that allows airports to replace government screeners with private ones. CNN reports Pistole has decided not to expand the program beyond its current 16 airports. He says he just doesn't see an advantage to it. The Screening Partnership Program uses private contractors who wear TSA-like uniforms and meet agency standards. Among the airports that have "opted out" of government screening are San Francisco and Kansas City.