Deborah Hersman confirmation hearing in Washington Washington
Deborah Hersman testifies during her confirmation hearing to become a member and chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 8, 2009. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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