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Homeland Security

DHS Limits ASP Program To Secondary Screening

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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

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By Calvin Biesecker The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to discontinue its efforts to develop next-generation radiation portal monitors for primary screening applications while continuing development of the technology for secondary screening and plans to resume field validation testing early this summer, according to an official with the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). That decision dramatically reduces the cost of the program, estimated at around $350 million to purchase, install and maintain between 200 and 300 Advanced Spectroscopic…

Congress

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Congress

Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

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

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