May 8, 2009 – Today, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will provide almost $2 million to Nebraska to purchase enhanced airport security equipment as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
 
“There is no greater priority for the United States government than the security of its citizens,” said Senator Nelson. “This investment will help ensure that Eppley Airfield has the most advanced and effective technologies to protect Americans from harm.”
 
DHS will provide $1,930,338.80 to Nebraska’s Eppley Airfield to purchase reduced-size explosive detection systems and advanced technology X-ray units. The reduced-size explosive detection systems, manufactured by Reveal Imaging Technologies, quickly scan bags and analyze the contents for explosives. It is currently used by more than 200 airports across the country. The advanced technology X-ray units, produced by Rapiscan Systems, provide a significant increase in detail and sophistication for passengers and carry-on bag screening over single-view X-ray units. These units are also capable of being reprogrammed, which allows the machines to adapt to new threats as they develop. 
 
Senator Nelson played a key role in the passage of the $787 billion stimulus bill. He worked with a bipartisan group of nearly 20 Senators to better focus The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on tax cuts for the middle class and job creation for millions of Americans. Senator Nelson led the group through the initial bill line by line, dollar by dollar, to reduce spending and cut out $108 billion of inefficient or less-stimulative spending. The bipartisan group helped the improved bill win congressional approval. President Obama signed it into law February 17, 2009.

Senator Nelson is posting information about the release of stimulus finds on his website as it becomes available.  Visit http://bennelson.senate.gov/issues/stimulus/index.cfm for more information. 

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