Rep. Cravaack hammers Janet Napolitano over cuts to armed pilots program
Representative Cravaack questions Secretary Napolitano regarding significant budget cuts to the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program. The discussion highlights the program's cost-effectiveness, its role as a last line of defense against air piracy, and the TSA's shift towards risk-based security systems. The congressman emphasizes the personal sacrifice of FFDO volunteers and urges a re-evaluation of the budget reduction.











