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xoxoxoBruce

04-02-2008 12:18 AM

Passports

Quote:

The United States has outsourced the manufacturing of its electronic passports to overseas companies — including one in Thailand that was victimized by Chinese espionage — raising concerns that cost savings are being put ahead of national security, an investigation by The Washington Times has found.

The Government Printing Office's decision to export the work has proved lucrative, allowing the agency to book more than $100 million in recent profits by charging the State Department more money for blank passports than it actually costs to make them, according to interviews with federal officials and documents obtained by The Times.

Much more.
I'm glad these new electronic passports will protect us from bad guys. :rolleyes:

elSicomoro

04-02-2008 12:24 AM

Wow...the Washington Times writing something bad about Republicans...impressive!

TheMercenary

04-02-2008 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sycamore (Post 443131)

Wow...the Washington Times writing something bad about Republicans...impressive!

Now if we could just get the NYT to follow suit for the Dems we might be on to something.

glatt

04-02-2008 07:34 AM

FYI, I recently renewed my passport and the kids' passports and was amazed at how fast it was. Two weeks for mine (done by mail) and one week turnaround for the kids (done in person at the Post Office.) We didn't pay extra for expedited service.

Now I just need to read up a little on rfid shielding, as these passports have the new personal data radio transmitters in them.

elSicomoro

04-02-2008 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary (Post 443157)

Now if we could just get the NYT to follow suit for the Dems we might be on to something.

You've forgotten about Client 9 already? Damn Merc, you're getting old and forgetful. :)

TheMercenary

04-02-2008 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore (Post 443263)

You've forgotten about Client 9 already? Damn Merc, you're getting old and forgetful. :)

Cloud

10-17-2008 07:27 PM

Wow. Got my passport today; 15 days after I applied, and it wasn't even "expedited." And they said 4-8 weeks.

Now all I have to do is go somewhere!

regular.joe

10-17-2008 11:25 PM

Next time I deploy, I'll put in my duffel Cloud.

Cloud

10-17-2008 11:51 PM

nice thought . . . but don't think I'd fit!

footfootfoot

10-18-2008 09:21 AM

You can't make shit like this up.

richlevy

10-18-2008 09:58 AM

It's interesting that they say they couldn't find anyone to manufacture these in the US. This would have been a good opportunity to actually rebuild some internal manufacturing of secure components.

BTW, a lot of military hardware now has chips from China in them. This is mostly due to the Clinger-Cohen Act, which intended to make military procurement more efficient and cheaper. It was passed during the Clinton Administration.

BTW, before anyone get off on a 'fucking Clinton/Democrat' rant, it should be pointed out that Clinger and Cohen were both Republicans.

Cicero

10-18-2008 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt (Post 443166)

I would just throw the passport in the microwave for about 10 seconds.:D Best served hot. That's just me though. I don't think they are necessary.(rfid's that is)

Cloud

10-18-2008 02:06 PM

I need one to go to the dentist. :)

Cicero

10-18-2008 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud (Post 495105)

I need one to go to the dentist. :)

How much are boob jobs anyway? You know, just in case..

Cloud

10-18-2008 03:15 PM

you want me to ask my dentist?

"Cuantos son los . . . boobjobos?"

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