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HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES UPGRADES TO NUCLEAR DETECTION CAPABILITIES

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Director Vayl Oxford speaks during a news conference to announce DNDO's award of Advanced Spectroscopic Portal Program contracts on July 14, 2006, in Washington. The goal of the Advanced Spectroscopic Portal Program is to develop the next-generation of passive nuclear and radilocical detection systems. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg).

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