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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 6:10 pm
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Originally Posted by txrus
I'm confused-if the current law doesn't give Pistole the authority to deny the use of contractors (as referenced above), then how/why is he doing it?
Pistole has the authority to refuse airport Screening Program Partnership applications based on the merits of individual applications ... however his blanket refusal to approve further applications is in violation of PL 107-71 - Ԥ 44920. Security screening opt-out program ... which is found on Page 16 of the Act of Congress.

It is believed his actions are a preemptive measure to smooth things over with the AFGE, ahead of the TSA TSOs voting to unionize. If this is his thinking, this is even more problematic.
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