'Unsettling' defaults spur reform: DOT IG
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Kenneth Mead, Transportation Department Inspector General recently told the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee that the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) Title XI loan-guarantee program experienced nine defaults in five years. According to a chart accompanying the article, MARAD paid out over $400 million to cover the defaults, but recovered less than $88 million. Mead stated that concern exists that additional defaults will occur given the current US economic recession.
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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Thermobarics: "catchword" for new class of weapon
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The author examines the use of a new type of explosive first used by U.S. forces in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Topics include how explosives were used, planned weapon systems using new explosive, and military campaigns.
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ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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Container security initiative may expand to mideast
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The author examines financing and planning proposed by U.S. Congress to protect U.S. ports from terrorist attacks using shipping containers.
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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