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DHS Expects To Have New Northern Border Strategy Ready In January

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

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DHS Expects To Have New Northern Border Strategy Ready In January

Following the release over the summer of an assessment of threats on the northern border, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in January plans to publish a new strategy for the northern border that will be followed later in 2018 by an implementation plan, a senior department official said on Tuesday.The updated Northern Border Strategy, which will replace a strategy document from 2012, will focus on three key areas: enhancing border security operations, securing and helping trade and travel, and…

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Congress

Pentagon Fiscal 2027 Budget To Address Cannibalization Of Parts For F-35, Legislator Says

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Budget

Trump’s $1.15 Trillion Request For DoD Is The ‘New Normal,” HASC Chairman Says

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