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Congress

Senate, House Panels Approve Homeland Security Bills

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee yesterday completed its markup of an authorization bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that aims to improve the department’s acquisition efforts and related oversight, promotes cost savings and efficiency and hones its focus on the screening of international travelers entering and exiting the country. The panel voted 9-1 to pass the DHS Authorization Act of 2011, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) opposing. The markup began last week and finished yesterday…

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Army

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Army

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Army

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