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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

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Delta to Launch Curb to Gate Biometric Experience at Atlanta AirportDelta Air Lines says that late this year its customers flying direct to an international destination from Terminal F at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will have the option of using facial recognition technology from curb to gate, a significant step toward a seamless travel experience through the airport. The facial recognition technology, which is provided by NEC Corp., will be used as part of the check in self-service kiosks in…

Budget

Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the Trump administration plans to continue its push for at least $350 billion in defense funds via the reconciliation process “regardless of what happens […]

Congress

Bipartisan Push in Senate to Hasten Export of 155 mm, GMLRS, HIMARS for Ukraine

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Congress

Rep. Himes Signals Increased Contractor Oversight, if Democrats Win House

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Congress

CBO Estimates Loss of One-Half to Two-Thirds of U.S. Missile Interceptors Since June Last Year

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