DHS Budget Proposal

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security discussed its portion of the FY07 budget request. Among other things, the proposal calls for $139 million for the Container Security Initiative; $55 million for the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism; $30.3 million for the Cargo Advanced Automated Radiography System; $157 million for acquisition of radiation portal monitors; and $934.4 million for the Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater System.