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State Department Country Reports on Terrorism 2009

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Country Reports on Terrorism 2009

  • “The Department of State’s Country Reports on Terrorism 2009 covers events from January 1 to December 31, 2009. This publication, which fulfills a Congressional requirement, aims to enhance our collective understanding of the international terrorist threat. The report also serves as a reference tool to inform policymakers, the general public, and our foreign partners about our efforts, progress, and challenges in the campaign against international terrorism. The first chapter provides a strategic overview of the terrorist threat to the United States and U.S. interests abroad, as well as a description of the setbacks and advancements of al-Qa’ida and its affiliated groups. The report also includes country-by-country discussions of foreign government counterterrorism cooperation as well as chapters on WMD terrorism, state sponsors of terrorism, terrorist safe havens, and designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Transnational terrorism remains the foremost security threat the United States faces, and the Obama administration has been working to strengthen the nation’s counterterrorism strategy. An effective counterterrorism policy must go beyond the law enforcement, intelligence, and military efforts that thwart those who seek to harm the United States and its citizens. Under the President’s leadership, the administration is formulating policies that seek to shape and constrain the environments where terrorists operate. Central to this approach is taking steps to undermine the appeal of al-Qa’ida’s world view and to isolate violent extremists. Our actions are guided by a recognition of the phenomenon of radicalization and the need to prevent more people from committing themselves to violence”

    • New GAO Reports: Homeland Security, Climate Change, Propane and Heating Oil,

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    Homeland Security: Addressing Weaknesses with Facility Security Committees Would Enhance Protection of Federal Facilities, GAO-10-901, August 05, 2010) Finanzas del Consumidor: Factores que Afectan la Educacion Financiera de las Personas con Conocimientos Limitados del Ingles, GAO-10-869, August 04, 2010 Climate Change: The Quality, Comparability, and Review of Emissions Inventories Vary Between Developed and Developing Nations,… Continue Reading

    2010 Annual Report of Boards of Trustees of Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund

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    2010 Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund “In 2009, 46.3 million people were covered by Medicare: 38.7 million aged 65 and older, and 7.6 million disabled. About 24 percent of beneficiaries have chosen to enroll in Part C private… Continue Reading

    Poll Reveals That More Than One-Quarter of Americans Will Opt In To Overdraft Protection

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    National Foundation for Credit Counseling: “Recent legislation passed by Congress has changed how financial institutions will authorize and pay overdrafts associated with checking accounts. Although most overdrafts from paper checks and automatic payments will continue to be covered (for a fee), consumers must now opt in to authorize this service for ATM and debit card… Continue Reading

    Defining Internet Freedom – eJournal – U.S. Department of State

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    Defining Internet Freedom – eJournal – U.S. Department of State, July 2010 “The first part of this journal addresses the difficulty agreeing on a universally applicable definition of Internet freedom. Nations impose many different kinds of restrictions. Some represent the efforts of authoritarian regimes to repress their opponents, but others instead reflect diverse political traditions… Continue Reading

    DC Metro to Replace 428 Railcars to Comply With NTSB Recommendations

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    News release: “Metro received a formal pre-award approval letter today, July 26, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the procurement of the 7000 series rail cars from Kawasaki using Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA) funds, allowing Metro to move forward with a notice to proceed. Retirement of the 1000 series… Continue Reading