Sen. Doherty Launches Online Petition to Stop Invasive TSA Screening
Sign the Petition at http://www.stopthetsa.org
New Jersey Senator Mike Doherty (R-23) has launched an online petition to support his efforts to put an end to invasive airport screening practices that have been implemented by the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Doherty is the prime sponsor of a pair of Senate resolutions that urge Congress and the TSA to end the use of enhanced pat downs and advanced imaging scanners that allow TSA agents to see through travelers’ clothing.
“Travelers shouldn’t have to submit to potentially dangerous scans that allow strangers to view them naked, nor should they have to submit to invasive groping by government agents, just to get on a plane,” said Doherty. “Despite the massive public outcry against these invasive screening procedures, it’s seems that politicians and bureaucrats in Washington still don’t get it. That’s why we’ve launched our petition, to make sure that Americans concerned about losing their rights have an opportunity to be heard.”
Sen. Doherty on Freedom Watch Talking About Invasive TSA Screening
Senator Mike Doherty (R-23) recently appeared on Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano to talk about his efforts to stop invasive screening practices that are now conducted in airports by the Transporation Security Administration (TSA).
Sens. Doherty, Beach Introduce Resolution Calling on Congress to Reconsider TSA Screening Procedures
Senator Michael J. Doherty (R- Hunterdon, Warren) and Senator James Beach (D- Camden) announced they will present resolutions to the Senate and Assembly calling on the U.S. Congress to end TSA screening procedures requiring full body scans and pat downs at U.S. airports Their action comes in response to widespread concerns over privacy and radiation, as well as reports of inappropriate conduct by TSA agents during the screening process.
“The pursuit of security should not force Americans to surrender their civil liberties or basic human dignity at a TSA checkpoint,” said Doherty. “Subjecting law-abiding American citizens to naked body scans and full body pat downs is intolerable, humiliating, vulnerable to abuse, and is fast becoming a disincentive to travel. Particularly concerning to us is the fact that physical searches result in children being touched in private areas of the body. Terrorists hate America because of the freedoms upon which this great nation was built. By implementing these screening measures, the TSA has already handed a victory to those who seek to destroy our freedoms.”
Media Advisory: Sen. Doherty, Colleagues to Discuss Opposition to New TSA Screening Procedures
New Jersey State Legislators, including Senator Michael J. Doherty (23rd District), Senator Diane Allen (7th District), Assemblywoman Alison McHose (24th District), Assemblyman John DiMaio (23rd District), Assemblyman Erik Peterson (23rd District), Assemblywoman Valerie Vanieri Huttle (37th District) and Deborah Jacobs, Executive Director for the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, will hold a press conference at the New Jersey State House on Monday, November 15, 2010, to discuss their opposition to the new Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) screening procedures at United States’ airports and the nationwide reports of passenger abuse.
Sen. Doherty Decries Lautenberg Investigation into ARC Tunnel Cancellation
State Senator Michael J. Doherty (R- Warren, Hunterdon) issued the following statement condemning U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg’s politically motivated investigation into Governor Christie’s cancellation of the ARC Tunnel project:
“Senator Lautenberg’s so-called investigation is a partisan charade and an embarrassment to himself and the people of New Jersey,” said Senator Doherty. “Senator Lautenberg couldn’t deliver a funding arrangement for the ARC tunnel project that was fair to the taxpayers of this state and is now seeking to shift the blame for his failure. Governor Christie did the right thing in cancelling this project.
Doherty: Implementing Toolkit Is Job 1
Keystone of Toolkit Will Save Public Safety Workers’ Jobs
Senator Michael Doherty (R-Warren/Hunterdon), a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding a hearing on the implementation of S-2310, legislation that would adopt needed reforms in collective bargaining procedures involving municipalities:
“At the beginning of July, the Legislature passed an historic two percent cap on property tax increases at all levels of government in New Jersey. At last, after decades of half-measures and false starts, relief from the State’s highest-in-the-nation property taxes is finally on the way.
Doherty: Governor Understands We Cannot Spend Money We Do Not Have
Senator Mike Doherty (R-Warren/Hunterdon) issued the following statement today after Governor Chris Christie’s announcement that construction on the Hudson River Rail Tunnel would be terminated:
“Governor Christie made the right decision today by stopping construction of the new Hudson River Rail Tunnel. Our Governor understands we cannot spend money we do not have and New Jersey must start living within its means.
Doherty: Bill to Evaluate Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital Signed into Law
Report Due No Later than February 1
Senator Mike Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Governor’s Christie’s approval of legislation that would establish the State Mental Health Evaluation Task Force:
“It is vitally important, especially in this economic environment, that the state establish a fair and impartial process for determining the most cost-effective policies for the taxpayers of New Jersey. It is also important that the state uphold the obligations we have to those who suffer from debilitating mental illness; conditions that require a higher standard of care,” Doherty stated.
Doherty: Bill to Evaluate Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital Passes Both Houses
Commission’s Report Due No Later Than February 1
Senator Mike Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the passage of legislation that would establish the State Mental Health Evaluation Task Force:
“It is vitally important, especially in this economic environment, that the state establish a fair and impartial process for determining what works and doesn’t work for the taxpayers of New Jersey. It is also important that the state upholds the obligations we have to those who suffer from debilitating mental illness; conditions that require a higher standard of care,” Doherty stated.
Doherty: Federal Audit Exposes Fiscal Flaws in Trans-Hudson Tunnel
Senator Mike Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding a Federal audit that uncovered serious lapses in oversight on the new trans-Hudson tunnel. Last week Governor Christie ordered a 30 day suspension on additional work on the tunnel project.
“Published reports today indicated that fiscal safeguards and oversight on the ARC rail tunnel are either non-existent or seriously ineffectual. The flaws in the system were exposed by an audit done by the Federal government.
“The audit also estimated that cost overruns on the project could top more than $5 billion. New Jersey taxpayers and toll payers are already on the hook for $2.7 billion with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Federal government funding the balance.
