Experts fault paltry funding lack of port security strategy

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Former Navy Secretary John Lehman, a member of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States reported that 90 percent of transportation security funding goes toward aviation safety, with a mere 10 percent left to pay for port security and other efforts. Lehman is addressing the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, which met to review a number of the commission's recommendations calling for a revamped intelligence apparatus, congressional oversight reform and more balanced allocation.

Government expenditures, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Water Transportation Programs, Shipping industry, Marine transportation, Government finance, United States. National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Lehman, John F.

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Industry adapts outdoor gear technology to flight clothing

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Multi-climate protection system (MCPS), which is a set of four lightweight water-repellent multilayered garments that can be worn with flight suits and aviation gear can be used for protection against fires, wind, rain and snow. These garments are expected to enter service with Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and U.S Forest Service.

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Surgical appliances and supplies, Protective Clothing, Protective Apparel, Shoes, Etc, Usage, Technology application

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Pace, Productivity, Commitment-and a state of constant vigilance

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Former Coast Guard Commandant Adm. James M. Loy discusses about his work experiences as a director of the Transportation DepartmentEs Transportation security Administration. Setting up a new federal agency and completely revising the nation's aviation security system are the most important accomplishments considered by him.

Loy, James M., Coastal defence, Coastal defense

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