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Briefing

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

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The Transportation Security Administration has awarded BOS Security Inc. a $2.6 million contract to provide security screening services of passengers and personal property at Roswell International Airport Center in New Mexico. The contract was awarded under the Screening Partnership Program. American Science and Engineering [ASEI] warns investors that it expects to report a net loss when it reports second quarter results on Nov. 7. To cut costs, the company has reduced its workforce by 10 percent and is taking additional…

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