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Homeland Security

New DNDO Chief Says Time To Put Focus On Interior Rad Detection

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Friday, October 1st, 2010

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By Calvin Biesecker One of the results of a new strategic plan expected later this year for the nation's nuclear detection architecture will be a greater focus on detecting potential radiological and nuclear threats inside the country, the new director of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) said yesterday. Describing his vision for interior enforcement, Warren Stern said that it will require working closely with state and local officials and that "ultimately" there would be detectors "on every block and…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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