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Homeland Security

DHS Awards $844 Million In Infrastructure Protection Grants

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Monday, May 19th, 2008

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday announced $844 million in new grant awards under its Infrastructure Protection Activities (IPA) grant program, which aims to improve security at ports, transit, trucking and intercity bus systems. "As capabilities mature, we're encouraging state and local governments and the private sector to prioritize IED prevention and protection, communications capabilities, information sharing, and regionally based security cooperation," Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said in a statement. The $844 million in FY '08 awards…

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