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Homeland Security

FDA, TSA See No Health Risks from Whole Body Scanners

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Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

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The health risks to individuals screened by X-Ray-based imaging systems that are being used to screen people for concealed threats in some airports in the U.S. and internationally are "miniscule," according to a joint letter from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials who responded to a request from the White House science adviser to describe the safety of the machines. "There are numerous publications regarding the biological effects of radiation and the appropriate protection…

Congress

Senate’s CR Has Ship Construction Exemption, Forgoes White House’s Battleship, Munitions Requests

The Senate on Sunday released a bipartisan stopgap funding proposal to keep the government open through December 11, which would also secure additional funds to support ongoing shipbuilding efforts and […]

Congress

U.S. Fighter Fleet Will Expand By 2040 But More Stealth Aircraft Will Mean Less Availability, CBO Says

The number of fighter aircraft in the U.S. military inventory will decline over the next few years before expanding to a greater number than currently, but their availability for operational […]

Congress

White House Details ‘Concerns’ With Shipbuilding, Spaced-Based Interceptor Oversight In House’s NDAA

The White House has detailed “a number of concerns” with the newly-passed House version of the next defense policy bill, to include the legislation’s limits on procuring Navy ships built […]

Congress

House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0

The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]