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Senate Stimulus Would Provide $3 Billion For DHS

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, July 27th, 2020

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Senate Stimulus Would Provide $3 Billion For DHS

A proposal by Senate Republican to provide an additional stimulus package to help sustain the economy during the ongoing pandemic recommends $3 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, including funding for new technology for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and additional monies for cyber security to protect vaccine development. The proposal, released late Monday afternoon by Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), seeks $208 million for TSA for enhanced cleaning and technology investments to reduce contact with travelers.…

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

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Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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