"We still believe
there's a way to divide this responsibility with the airlines, but
until that agreement is met passengers deserve satisfaction on
their claims so we will move unilaterally to settle their claims.
It's time to get through the backlog."
Source: TSA Spokesperson Mark
Hatfield, commenting on the agency's decision to make payments to
15,000 passengers who filed claims of losses or damage on bags
given to the TSA for screening prior to airline flights.