9/11 Commission Staff Report on FAA Failings
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From: NSARCHIVE mevans@GWU.EDU
Subject: 9/11 Commission Staff Report on FAA Failings Published on Web
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National Security Archive Update, February 10, 2005
9/11 COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ON FAA FAILINGS PUBLISHED ON WEB
Document Updates Previous Archive Posting on
Censorship of Aviation Warnings Leading up to 9/11
For more information contact:
Barbara Elias - 202/994-7045
http://www.nsarchive.org
Washington D.C., February 10, 2005 - As a result of a Freedom of Information Act appeal filed by the National Security Archive, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) corrected its October 2004 blunder of withholding the names and numbers of aviation warnings known as Information Circulars that were widely cited and quoted in the best-selling 9/11 Commission Report. In spite of this additional material, the released TSA documents continue to withhold details that were declassified in the recently released 9/11 Commission Staff Report on the pre-9/11 failings of the FAA that was the subject of a front page New York Times article by Eric Lichtblau today.
The release of documents on appeal has resulted in the disclosure of only one sentence of substance, a comment in the June 22, 2001 Information Circular, that states, "such an airline hijacking to free terrorists incarcerated in the United States, remains a concern." The sentence was released by TSA on appeal because it can be found in Chapter 8 of the 9/11 Commission Report on page 256.
The TSA continues to affirm its decision to withhold all other material in the Information Circulars as Sensitive Security Information (SSI), despite additional citations of the requested documents in the 9/11 Commission Staff Report, which is highly critical of the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to establish better security practices in response to incoming terrorism warnings.
"These Information Circulars continue to qualify as dubious secrets," said Barbara Elias, the FOIA coordinator at the National Security Archive. "It seems clear that the Transportation Security Administration did not review these documents on the basis of the information they contain, they simply redacted everything they could legally redact."
"The government is still ducking the real question, which is whether the secrecy about these warnings actually makes us safer," said Thomas Blanton, the National Security Archive director.
The National Security Archive has posted these released TSA documents on its Web site together with the 9/11 Commission Staff Report.
http://www.nsarchive.org
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Report: FAA Had 52 Pre-9/11 Warnings
Chicago Tribune - Feb 10, 2005
... was available to members of the 9/11 commission when they issued their public report last summer. That report itself contained criticisms of FAA operations.
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Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 13:28:37 -0800
From: "AirlineBiz.Com" AirlineNews@AirlineBiz.Com
RE: AIRLINE TRAVEL ALERT 6/23/01
Everyone was warned but life went on as normal -- That
is until September 11, 2001. Airline CEOs who boosted
their bonuses by NOT providing adequate security are
to blame. The FAA's lack of oversight is to blame. Now
we will all pay the price.
http://www.apfn.org/apfn/TRAVEL_6-23-01.HTM
CLIP: Randi Rhodes exposes a very fishy connection about the 52 warnings the F.A.A. overlooked before September 11th and outspoken critic, Senator Mark Dayton's decision not to run for re-election. Listen here.
http://www.therandirhodesshow.com/randirhodes/index.php
========================
His real name is James D. Guckert. (The White House has still not answered queries about whether people using pseudonyms can get White House press credentials. Does the Secret Service have a problem with people using fake names entering the White House and sitting a few rows away from the President?)
http://vidiot.typepad.com/telescreen/
=========================
- Richard Clarke 9/11 prepared testimony
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remarks before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United ...
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From: NSARCHIVE mevans@GWU.EDU
Subject: 9/11 Commission Staff Report on FAA Failings Published on Web
To: NSARCHIVE@hermes.gwu.edu
National Security Archive Update, February 10, 2005
9/11 COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ON FAA FAILINGS PUBLISHED ON WEB
Document Updates Previous Archive Posting on
Censorship of Aviation Warnings Leading up to 9/11
For more information contact:
Barbara Elias - 202/994-7045
http://www.nsarchive.org
Washington D.C., February 10, 2005 - As a result of a Freedom of Information Act appeal filed by the National Security Archive, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) corrected its October 2004 blunder of withholding the names and numbers of aviation warnings known as Information Circulars that were widely cited and quoted in the best-selling 9/11 Commission Report. In spite of this additional material, the released TSA documents continue to withhold details that were declassified in the recently released 9/11 Commission Staff Report on the pre-9/11 failings of the FAA that was the subject of a front page New York Times article by Eric Lichtblau today.
The release of documents on appeal has resulted in the disclosure of only one sentence of substance, a comment in the June 22, 2001 Information Circular, that states, "such an airline hijacking to free terrorists incarcerated in the United States, remains a concern." The sentence was released by TSA on appeal because it can be found in Chapter 8 of the 9/11 Commission Report on page 256.
The TSA continues to affirm its decision to withhold all other material in the Information Circulars as Sensitive Security Information (SSI), despite additional citations of the requested documents in the 9/11 Commission Staff Report, which is highly critical of the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to establish better security practices in response to incoming terrorism warnings.
"These Information Circulars continue to qualify as dubious secrets," said Barbara Elias, the FOIA coordinator at the National Security Archive. "It seems clear that the Transportation Security Administration did not review these documents on the basis of the information they contain, they simply redacted everything they could legally redact."
"The government is still ducking the real question, which is whether the secrecy about these warnings actually makes us safer," said Thomas Blanton, the National Security Archive director.
The National Security Archive has posted these released TSA documents on its Web site together with the 9/11 Commission Staff Report.
http://www.nsarchive.org
_________________________________________________________
THE NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHIVE is an independent non-governmental research institute and library located at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Archive collects and publishes declassified documents acquired through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). A tax-exempt public charity, the Archive receives no U.S. government funding; its budget is supported by publication royalties and donations from foundations and individuals.
_________________________________________________________
PRIVACY NOTICE The National Security Archive does not and will never share the names or e-mail addresses of its subscribers with any other organization. Once a year, we will write you and ask for your financial support. We may also ask you for your ideas for Freedom of Information requests, documentation projects, or other issues that the Archive should take on. We would welcome your input, and any information you care to share with us about your special interests. But we do not sell or rent any information about subscribers to any other party.
_________________________________________________________
Report: FAA Had 52 Pre-9/11 Warnings
Chicago Tribune - Feb 10, 2005
... was available to members of the 9/11 commission when they issued their public report last summer. That report itself contained criticisms of FAA operations.
MUCH MORE:>>
==========================================
Complete 911 Timeline Open-Content project managed by Paul ...
... has intriguing new investigative research and a debunking of the 9/11 Commission's
reports ... Paul Thompson will be appearing on Fox and Friends
MORE:>>
===========================
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 13:28:37 -0800
From: "AirlineBiz.Com" AirlineNews@AirlineBiz.Com
RE: AIRLINE TRAVEL ALERT 6/23/01
Everyone was warned but life went on as normal -- That
is until September 11, 2001. Airline CEOs who boosted
their bonuses by NOT providing adequate security are
to blame. The FAA's lack of oversight is to blame. Now
we will all pay the price.
http://www.apfn.org/apfn/TRAVEL_6-23-01.HTM
CLIP: Randi Rhodes exposes a very fishy connection about the 52 warnings the F.A.A. overlooked before September 11th and outspoken critic, Senator Mark Dayton's decision not to run for re-election. Listen here.
http://www.therandirhodesshow.com/randirhodes/index.php
========================
His real name is James D. Guckert. (The White House has still not answered queries about whether people using pseudonyms can get White House press credentials. Does the Secret Service have a problem with people using fake names entering the White House and sitting a few rows away from the President?)
http://vidiot.typepad.com/telescreen/
=========================
- Richard Clarke 9/11 prepared testimony
... Richard Clarke 9/11 prepared testimony. Former counterterrorism adviser prepared
remarks before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United ...
MUCH MORE:>
=========================
CIA OPERATION MOCKINGBIRD TRAINING CENTER ONE OF MANY!
The Leadership Institute is the premier training ground for tomorrow's conservative leaders.
Conservative leaders, organizations and activists rely on the Institute for the preparation they require for success.
Employment Placement and Internships
In addition to nationwide programs, the Institute wants to help you launch an exciting career. The Leadership Institute's Employment Placement Service and Intern Program open doors for you which would otherwise remain shut.
If you are ready to achieve public policy success or would like more information regarding the Leadership Institute call (800) 827-LEAD today.
http://www.leadershipinstitute.org/01ABOUTUS/aboutus.htm
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