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Homeland Security

Health Risks From Full-Body X-Ray Security Systems ‘Miniscule,’ FDA, TSA Say

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Friday, November 12th, 2010

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By Calvin Biesecker 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 United States and internationally are "miniscule," according to a joint letter from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and 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…

Congress

House Appropriators ‘Concerned’ With JLTV A2 Delays, Shift Funds For Marines’ Second Supplier Effort

House appropriators have said they’re “seriously concerned” with Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) A2 delays, as their fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill shifts funds to support the Marine Corps’ […]

Budget

House Appropriators Uncertain Navy Will Award F/A-XX Contract By August

House appropriators said they are skeptical the Defense Department will award the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) contract for the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation carrier-based fighter program by the most recent […]

Congress

House Appropriators Approve $1.07 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Bill Amid Reconciliation Uncertainty

The House Appropriations Committee has approved its $1.07 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill, advancing a bill with a historic topline while uncertainty lingers over Congress’ next step to […]

Budget

House Appropriators Add Restrictions And Reporting Requirement To Battleship, Reject Cut

The chairman’s mark of the House Appropriations Committee’s (HAC) fiscal year 2027 defense appropriations bill funds the administration’s $1 billion request for the BBG(X) Trump-class battleship, but adds restrictions requiring […]