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Radioactive threat detectors fail tests

WASHINGTON, June 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Congress's watchdog agency has recommended further testing of next-generation radiation detectors designed to increase security against radioactive threats at the country's ports of entry after tests produced lackluster results.

Rep calls for airport anti-gun enforcement

ATLANTA, July 22 (UPI) -- A U.S. congressman is calling for beefed-up security at Atlanta's international airport after Georgia state legislators relaxed gun restrictions.

Security at airports under investigation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- A U.S. Homeland Security Department investigator is looking into allegations that security screeners at six airports were tipped off about security tests.

Thompson: GOP blocking recovery efforts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., charged Republicans have failed to address preparedness problems exposed by the Sept. 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina.

U.S. blacks claim immigration bias

WASHINGTON, May 4 (UPI) -- Black leaders in the United States claim Hispanics get preferential immigration treatment and more tolerance as illegal workers, The Washington Times reports.

FEMA's leaders' experience questioned

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is led by officials with little experience in dealing with disaster situations, the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday.

Faceoff: Nit-Pickering?

WASHINGTON, March 15 (UPI) -- Did U.S. District Judge Charles Pickering deserve a vote of the full Senate on his nomination? UPI National Political Analysts Peter Roff, a conservative, and J

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