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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

Interoperability: A priority for Homeland Security?

By Sarah Laskow

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

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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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....

Cyber security unit not so secure, says DHS watchdog

By Amy Biegelsen

The federal agency that oversees cyber security for the government could stand to be a little more secure itself, according to an audit rele

First responders still can’t communicate

By The Center for Public Integrity

9/11 Commission recommends dedicating a larger chunk of the radio spectrum to facilitate connections between public safety institutions
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Drugs, guns and child porn at Homeland Security

By Aaron Mehta

Over 250 Homeland Security agents were convicted of crimes last year, says new report.

Senate report says national intelligence fusion centers have been useless

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Data gleaned from counter-terrorism centers has been mostly useless, says Senate report

FEMA program finances dubious counter-terror toys

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Billions have been spent on an urban security program but no one knows if it produced any appreciable new security

Fertilizer trade group opposed stricter security rules

By Jim Morris

The Fertilizer Institute has fought legislation that would require chemical facilities to consider using safer substances and processes

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