Congressman Gerry Connolly discussed the recent attempted bombing on a Christmas Day, airline security, and a host of other issues in a wide-ranging interview on NewChannel 8's NewsTalk program with Bruce DePuyt.

During the hour-long television interview, Connolly also addressed the need for Congress to take action on the federal deficit, Metro funding and safety issue, the current state of health care reform legislation, and transportation issues affecting Northern Virginia.

The full NewsChannel 8 interview with Congressman Connolly, aired on December 28, can be viewed by clicking here.