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Daily Archives: May 1, 2007
Global Incident Map Displays Terrorist Acts, Suspicious Activity, General Terrorism News
GlobalIncidentMap.com: “This free public service website was created to give the public, law enforcement, military, and government individuals a new way to visualize, and become instantly aware of terrorism and security incidents across the world…While this website employs much automation, the news gathering itself is not automated – news items are located, reviewed, and manually… Continue Reading
Committee Letter Questions Security of DHS Networks
Press release: “Today, Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) joined committee members in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Officer Scott Charbo requesting information about the security of the Departments networks. The letter follows up on a recent cybersecurity hearing, where members learned about the widespread hacking of government… Continue Reading
Greenhouse Gas Emission Drivers: Population, Economic Development and Growth, and Energy Use
CRS Report: Greenhouse Gas Emission Drivers: Population, Economic Development and Growth, and Energy Use, April 24, 2007. (36 pages, PDF) “In the context of climate change and possible responses to the risk associated with it, three variables strongly influence the levels and growth of greenhouse gas emissions: population, income (measured as per capita gross domestic… Continue Reading
EPA Report on Electronics Waste Management in the United States
News release: “This report presents an updated national analysis of how many TVs, PCs, cell phones and other common electronic products are in storage, recycled, landfilled or exported. The analysis: estimates the number and weight of products that will become obsolete and need end-of-life management annually, estimates what portion of end-of-life electronic products is recycled… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports on Aviation Security, Bankruptcy Reform, Financial Markets and Securing Wastewater Facilities
Aviation Security: Federal Efforts to Secure U.S.-Bound Air Cargo Are in the Early Stages and Could Be Strengthened GAO-07-660, April 30, 2007 Bankruptcy Reform: Value of Credit Counseling Requirements Is Not Clear GAO-07-778T, May 1, 2007 Financial Literacy and Education Commission: Further Progress Needed to Ensure an Effective National Strategy GAO-07-777T, April 30, 2007 Financial… Continue Reading
DHS Announces $24 Million Available to Nonprofit Organizations
Press release: “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that nonprofit organizations in the 46 designated UASI areas are eligible to apply for funds as part of the fiscal year (FY) 2007 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This grant program will provide more than $24 million to eligible… Continue Reading
DOD OIG Testimony on Direction and Viability of the Federal Protective Service
Statement of James Taylor, Deputy Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on the Direction and Viability of the Federal Protective Service, May 1, 2007 (PDF, 6 pages) Continue Reading
DOE Report: Tracking New Coal-Fired Power Plants
Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory: Tracking New Coal-Fired Power Plants Coal’s Resurgence in Electric Power Generation, April 12, 2007 (27 pages, PDF) Continue Reading
Interrupting Terrorist Travel
Wednesday 5/2/2007 Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security “Interrupting Terrorist Travel: Strengthening the Security of International Travel Documents ” Continue Reading
washingtonpost.com Launches Presidential Campaign Tracker
Via Adrian Holovaty, see the “washingtonpost.com’s Presidential Campaign Tracker uses information from campaigns, media reports and other sources to compile a listing of events involving presidential candidates and their spouses. The tracker covers events since January 2007. It does not include every event — particularly fundraisers, which often are unannounced. Some events will be added… Continue Reading
Center Superfund Investigation Profiles Top Companies Linked to Toxic Waste Sites
Press release: “Toxic waste still plagues American communities 27 years after the U.S. government created a program to identify and clean up the country’s worst sites, according to a two-part investigation by the Center for Public Integrity. Wasting Away: Superfund’s Toxic Legacy reveals the beleaguered state of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund effort, uncovers the… Continue Reading
