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[*] posted on 7-9-2009 at 08:20 AM
REPORT ON THOSE RADIATION SCREENERS WE PASS WHEN RETURNING TO THE USA


A report on those yellow radiation scanners they put in a year or so ago--

New technical tests last year found that the machines, known as Advanced Spectroscopic Portal monitors, detected potential nuclear threats slightly better under limited circumstances than existing gear at border crossings. But the new monitors cost $822,000 each, more than twice as much as the equipment now in use, the GAO said.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06...




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[*] posted on 7-9-2009 at 08:55 AM


i'll take "slightly better" over slightly worse..... it's only money and it seems a 3rd stimulus is in the works to spend some more of our money........



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[*] posted on 7-9-2009 at 09:15 AM
Spending Fed Bucks


Did John Murtha have anything to do with awarding the contracts ?
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[*] posted on 7-9-2009 at 09:18 AM


Will it sniff out the Mexican fireworks I'm bringing home for the grand kids?:P:P:P
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[*] posted on 7-9-2009 at 10:24 AM
Hope So


Where and what time are you crossing ?

I'll give them a call.
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[*] posted on 7-9-2009 at 10:41 AM


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Will it sniff out the Mexican fireworks I'm bringing home for the grand kids?:P:P:P


The indian reservations in Nevada have great fireworks ....

Not those wimpy things at the booths in Clark County.




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