TSA's acting administrator, Ha Nguyen McNeill, fielded a question about privatization during a congressional oversight hearing.

"We know that a good, strong, modern airport helps us be more competitive," Escobar said. "It's something that businesses look at when they want to relocate. It's something that-- in terms of ...

Although a court has temporarily halted the president's plan, El Paso leaders fear the results could be disastrous if it eventually moves forward.