DHS report in 2009 warned of "lone wolf" attacks

By Aaron Mehta

Two years before the Tucson massacre, the Department of Homeland Security warned in a report that right wing extremism was on the rise and c

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"… ent for this story. …"

"… epublicans who called on DHS to apologize.“Furthermore, the Secretary of Homeland Security owes the American people an explanation for why … her own Department is …"

"… obsessive and aggressive template.”A press officer for the Department of Homeland Security declined to comment for this story. …"

As disasters strike, private sector preparedness program remains stalled

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

More than 50 days into the BP oil spill crisis, many are calling for Congressional action. Environmental groups are demanding more safety re

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"… Accreditation and Certification Program — has yet to be launched by the Homeland Security Department.The chairmen of the Senate and House Homeland Security committe …"

"… e 3 letter the PS-Prep program can’t wait any longer.The letter, sent to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, calls the failure of the executive branch to i …"

WMD commission criticizes Homeland Security oversight

By Sarah Laskow

A progress report released today by a federal commission reiterates earlier warnings on the dangers inherent in Congress’s crazy-quilt overs

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"… 2008.The Center had earlier reported that in 2007 and 2008, Department of Homeland Security officials attended more than 370 hearings and gave more than 5,000 briefin …"

"… in its original report that Congress should designate the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees as the sole authorizing committees for DHS.In the new document, …"

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Interoperability: A priority for Homeland Security?

By Sarah Laskow

Top officials say yes; budgets and staffing tell a different story

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"… t is — go ahead,’” recalls David Boyd, who now heads a Department of Homeland Security division focused on improving communications. “It was at a meeting three …"

"… tinued to sound encouraging. On the first anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security, in 2004, Secretary Tom Ridge said improving interoperability was one of t …"

A troubled history

By The Center for Public Integrity

Since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the federal government has mounted an unprecedented domestic effort to protect America from terro

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"… ies were combined into a new Cabinet-level entity called the Department of Homeland Security. But the initiative also involved new money — stacks of it.Some of that …"

Only 32 miles of U.S.-Canada border are secure

By Laurel Adams

Only 32 miles of the 4,000-mile border between the U.S. and Canada had reached an acceptable level of security last year, according to a Gov

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"… ing challenges with the border security approach used by the Department of Homeland Security, such as overlapping efforts by different agencies and the lack of oversig …"

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Pentagon improves security clearance process but focus on quality still needed, report says

By Laurel Adams

After falling behind timelines to complete security clearances for years, the Pentagon has finally caught up, but concerns with the quality

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"… h course materials or not receiving adequate training time. (Department of Homeland Security)* The Navy's public shipyards, which support fleet readiness and worldwide …"

FEMA hopes to finish preparedness report by year-end

By Laurel Adams

After more than two years of work, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has yet to issue its National Preparedness Report, nor has it ado

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"… ing U.S. disaster preparedness, it said.FAST FACT: FEMA, a unit within the Homeland Security Department, budgeted $58 million to evaluate the agency’s preparedness.F …"

U.S.-Mexico "virtual fence" plagued by problems

By Laurel Adams

A $4.4 billion project led by Boeing Co. to build a “virtual fence” along the U.S.-Mexico border is consistently over budget, behind schedul

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"… , according to a Government Accountability Office report.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the high-tech surveillance fence project five years ago to …"

"… e times about the problem-riddled fence and criticized both Boeing and the Homeland Security Department. The department failed to set specific timelines and budgets fo …"

More than 40,000 cyber threats to government last year

By Laurel Adams

Cyber attacks against the U.S. government are on the rise, and agencies are struggling to protect important information from hackers....

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"… ies report cyber threats to a computer emergency team at the Department of Homeland Security. The number of reported incidents has risen dramatically, from 5,503 in 20 …"

"… ers’ personal information, or national security losses.The Department of Homeland Security issued plans for infrastructure protection and cyber incidents, while the …"

"… ect unauthorized access and ensure system integrity.”GAO recommended the Homeland Security computer emergency team enhance its analysis and warning capabilities to b …"

"… eave FEMA and its applicants vulnerable to waste and fraud. (Department of Homeland Security) …"

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