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  • Shortage Slows a Program to Detect Nuclear Bombs-(fantastic)

    11/22/2009 8:46:55 PM PST · by Flavius · 19 replies · 1,212+ views
    nytimes ^ | November 22, 2009 | By MATTHEW L. WALD
    The Department of Homeland Security has spent $230 million to develop better technology for detecting smuggled nuclear bombs but has had to stop deploying the new machines because the United States has run out of a crucial raw material, experts say.
  • Secretary Napolitano Announces Full Deployment of Radiation Scanning Technology...

    11/05/2009 2:59:27 PM PST · by Cindy · 10 replies · 623+ views
    DHS.gov - News Release ^ | November 5, 2009 | n/a
    Note: The following text is a quote: Secretary Napolitano Announces Full Deployment of Radiation Scanning Technology to the Northern Border Ahead of Schedule Release Date: November 5, 2009 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the final deployment of non-intrusive scanning equipment to detect radiation emanating from materials used in nuclear devices at all Northern border land ports of entry—a major security milestone completed two months ahead of schedule that reflects Secretary Napolitano’s ongoing commitment to strong, layered security at the U.S.-Canada border. “Securing our Northern border while facilitating...