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House committee to explore TSA body scanners

November 14, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security will hold a hearing tomorrow on the TSA body scanners.

TSA violates American’s Constitutional rights, says petition

November 14, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The TSA strips Americans of their rights guaranteed under the Constitution’s Fourth Amendment and should be abolished, according to a petition on The White House’s home page.

Republican congresswoman: TSA, union agreement puts ‘American passengers at risk’

November 13, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The first ever collective bargaining agreement between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) “is putting the safety and security of American passengers at risk,” a Tennessee Republican congresswoman warned.

Study: More lost bags in December and January; regional carriers worse

November 13, 2012 The Travel Trolley

As the level of travel increases with the start of the holiday, the number of lost bags will also rise, a new study suggests.

Study: More lost bags in December and January; regional carriers worse

November 12, 2012 Todd DeFeo

As the level of travel increases with the start of the holiday, the number of lost bags will also rise, a new study suggests.

Colorado, Washington officials: No plans to promote marijuana tourism

November 8, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Tourists looking to travel for a toke up might need to rethink their next trip to Colorado or Washington. The Mile High City might not be the best blast to … well get high.

Group: Iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk undamaged By Hurricane Sandy

November 7, 2012 The Travel Trolley

News reports claiming the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk was damaged or washed away during Hurricane Sandy are incorrect and erroneous as the boardwalk remains intact and has been fully open to visitors since Nov. 2, the Atlantic City Alliance said.

Georgia should be the beige state, not a red state

November 7, 2012 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – Georgia may be a red state all the way, but its color might as well be beige. Expected to have at least a few interesting – closely contested, that is – elections, the state on Tuesday further entrenched itself as a Republican mainstay. Especially at the state level. After a quick look at Tuesday’s election results, one could argue the state’s current congressional districts are perfectly drawn for incumbents. Consider this fact: In

Southern Museum’s Annual Trains Event Attracts Railfans, Hobbyists and Families

November 7, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will kick off its packed 2013 calendar of events with a family day focusing on all aspects of trains and featuring a model train expo.

Atlanta airport to offer free Wi-Fi in 2013

November 1, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is planning to offer free Wi-Fi to travelers starting next year.