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Homeland Security

CBP Solicits for Low Energy Drive-Through Portals

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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a solicitation for Low Energy Drive-Through large-scale non-intrusive inspection systems that allows vehicles to drive through with their occupants still inside. A contract award for up to 15 systems is planned for Sept. 30 and potential awards for six more systems each are planned in the following two years. Initial deployments are planned for the southwest border ports of entry. CBP says the awards will be made using Recovery Act funds. Sol. No.…

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

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Congress

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

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