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Homeland Security

TSA Sees Jump in Manufacturers Joining Air Cargo Screening Program

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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

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Manufacturers are joining a voluntary air cargo screening program at an increasing rate although more need to get involved with the program, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials say. As of Friday May 14, TSA says that there are 686 certified locations within the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP), with over 200 shippers--typically manufacturers--as part of the program. Shipper certifications have been on the rise during the past 45 days and TSA is currently certifying shippers two-to-one over indirect air carriers…

Congress

U.S. Fighter Fleet Will Expand By 2040 But More Stealth Aircraft Will Mean Less Availability, CBO Says

The number of fighter aircraft in the U.S. military inventory will decline over the next few years before expanding to a greater number than currently, but their availability for operational […]

Congress

White House Details ‘Concerns’ With Shipbuilding, Spaced-Based Interceptor Oversight In House’s NDAA

The White House has detailed “a number of concerns” with the newly-passed House version of the next defense policy bill, to include the legislation’s limits on procuring Navy ships built […]

Congress

House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0

The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

Senate appropriators have pressed Pentagon leadership on the decision to include funds in the Iran war supplemental request for items beyond the current military operation, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth […]