Homeland Security
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CongressHouse Chairs Agree To Work More Closely With Homeland Security Committee On DHS Oversight
Attempting to resolve a long-standing issue of widely distributed jurisdiction over policy matters related to the Department of Homeland Security, 10 House committee chairs on Monday agreed to regular authorization […]
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Business/FinancialCoast Guard Awards Lockheed Martin $850 Million For New H-60 Hulls
The Coast Guard last Thursday awarded Lockheed Martin’s [LMT] Sikorsky business unit a potential $850 million contract for new H-60 helicopter hulls as part of the sustainment program for the […]
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CongressMost Major DHS Acquisition Programs Meeting Cost, Schedule Goals, GAO Says
More than 75 percent of major homeland security acquisition programs reviewed are meeting their most recent cost and schedule baselines though risks are present, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says […]
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CongressPekoske Serving As Acting DHS Secretary
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday said that David Pekoske, the head of the Transportation Security Administration, is the acting head of the department pending the confirmation of a […]
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Homeland Security‘Smart Border Controls’ Emphasized In Biden’s Immigration Bill
President Joe Biden on Wednesday introduced an immigration reform bill that emphasizes technology at, and between, ports of entry to strengthen border security while also directing that construction of a […]
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CongressNo Single Solution For Border Security, Mayorkas Says
There is no one solution to strengthening U.S. borders and the issue will require further study, Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be the next Homeland Security Secretary said […]
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CongressMayorkas Will Review Effectiveness Of Key DHS Cyber Security Programs
President-Elect Joe Biden’s nominee to run the Department of Homeland Security told a Senate panel on Tuesday that if he is confirmed as secretary, he will closely examine breach by […]
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Homeland SecurityBusiness Opportunities
DHS Plans QPL for Explosive Trace Detectors Consumables The Department of Homeland Security plans to establish a Qualified Products List (QPL) for Explosive Trace Detectors (ETDs) consumables required by all […]
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Homeland SecurityContract Awards
CBP Awards Qbase $5M to Continue Short-Term Support Qbase, LLC has received a potential four-month, $4.9 million contract extension to continue to provide program management and customer-focused technology service desk […]
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Homeland SecurityTech Developments
CBP Begins Facial Comparison Technology at Two New Border Crossings Customs and Border Protection has introduced the Simplified Arrival facial comparison technology at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa pedestrian […]