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Homeland Security

TSA Sets Standards for CrewPASS Program

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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has set standards for its CrewPASS program, an effort begun in 2007 and 2008 to allow expedited access to secure areas of airports for properly credentialed commercial flight deck crew members, paving the way for nationwide expansion of the program. The program allows eligible flight deck crew members to enter the secure area through the exit lane of the security checkpoint after presenting their airline-issued identification and another form of identification to Transportation Security Officers…

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]

Congress

Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

The initial costs to acquire and deploy counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) defenses at individual Defense Department installations are estimated at between $1.2 million and $73.6 million depending on the […]