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Homeland Security

Briefing

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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

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*The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Poland's Ministry of Interior and Administration and Ministry of Finance that will allow the U.S. agency to help equip Poland's strategic points of entry--borer crossings, airports and seaports--with new radiation detection systems and to train Polish operators in the use and maintenance of the equipment. The agreement will help Poland to prevent the illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials. Separately, the NNSA, which is part…

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