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Border Security

- The status of border security initiatives is reviewed in a new GAO report. The paper examines the ease with which radioactive materials might be smuggled into the United States.

Border security

- A bill (H.R. 3534) introduced by Rep. Thomas Tancredo (R-CO) would suspend the visa waiver program until the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fully implements an automated entry-exit system and the use of biometric machine readers and passports.

U.S. Border Security Hurting Trade with Canada

- U.S. border security initiatives hurt cross-border trade with Canada, the country's international trade minister says.

Crate Expectations for Cargo Security Strategy

- In a draft national cargo security strategy, the Department of Homeland Security sets a "zero-tolerance policy" toward the arrival of weapons of mass destruction at U.S. borders. The goal is to inspect 100 percent of "designated high-risk" cargo.

Crate Expectations for Cargo Security Strategy

- In a draft national cargo security strategy, the Department of Homeland Security sets a "zero-tolerance policy" toward the arrival of weapons of mass destruction at U.S. borders. The goal is to inspect 100 percent of "designated high-risk" cargo.

Report: Border Security Shoddy at Land Ports of Entry

- The Government Accountability Office reports traveler inspections at land ports are weak.

Security of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses Questioned

- Critics say the RFID chips embedded within the licenses are better suited for tracking cargo, not verifying people's identity.

C-TPAT: Ship-Shape or Shipped Out

- The future of C-TPAT.

Canada's Porous Border

- The country's auditor general says border security may be as bad as it was 20 years ago.

Tuberculosis Infected Man Crossed Border 76 Times

- For the second time this year, a highly contagious man with TB has eluded Customs and Border Protection.

Congress Takes Another Look at Sanctuary Cities

- The Senate has defeated a proposed bill amendment that would withhold funds from sanctuary cities.

Judge Says No to Social Security No-Match Letters

- Judge rules no-match letters would unfairly discriminate against legal workers and cause business disruptions.

Passports and Visas

- Passport and visa security are highlighted in a July report on border security by the government’s watchdog. Recommendations address taking better advantage of security features in the future.