Rail systems complain about lack of access to TSA anti-terrorism information

By Laurel Adams

Rail systems complain they get info about terror threats too little, too late

Excerpts from this story referencing "Security":

"… and India demonstrate the need for heightened Security.The Transportation Security Administration oversees rail Security but the agency has struggled to meet …"

"… less than half of public transit agencies, 34, had access to the Homeland Security Information Network (HISN). TSA relies on HISN to share Security-related i …"

"… ties and tourist locations make trains an attractive target for terrorists.Security cameras, handheld explosive trace detection systems and X-ray imaging offe …"

"… ges of individuals underneath their clothing.FAST FACT: The Transportation Security Grant Program spent $13 million to help implement the “If You See Someth …"

'Model' workplaces avoid special government scrutiny targeting hazardous industries

By Chris Hamby

'Model' workplaces avoid special scrutiny targeting hazardous industries

Excerpts from this story referencing "oil refinery":

"… December night in 2009, something went wrong with boiler B28 at Valero’s oil refinery in Texas City, Texas. Technician Tommy Manis and his co-workers weren’t …"

"… ires, explosions or chemical releases. The agency planned to inspect every oil refinery under federal jurisdiction.Every refinery, that is, except those in VPP.Th …"

SOLUTIONS: Interpol Needs a Big Dose of Transparency

By Ilya Katsnelson

SOLUTIONS: Writer experienced Interpol persecution firsthand

Excerpts from this story referencing "Police":

"… he abuses of Interpol by Russia. …"

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Financial stability council warns Congress U.S. markets still fragile

By Shirley Gao

Financial Stability Oversight Council tells Congress markets are still vulnerable

Excerpts from this story referencing "Security":

"… e ain't go no qualms. Dropping $100 bills and million-dollar bombs. Social Security surplus? Oh guess what? It's gone.”The video was posted by Reason.TV, a …"

FACT CHECK: Debt default 'danger' revisited

By FactCheck.Org

Debt ceiling raised at last possible minute under Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush

Excerpts from this story referencing "Security":

"… ssuing previously exempted Treasury securities to make payments for Social Security benefits.Congress has acted to "permanently raise, temporarily extend, or …"

TSA cannot guarantee accuracy of 900,000 airport security badges

By Alexandra Duszak

More than 10 percent of TSA badges have errors

Excerpts from this story referencing "Security":

"… e areas of airports, according to a report from the Department of Homeland Security inspector general. “The safety of airport workers, passengers, and …"

"… operator badging process,” the report said.Each year, the Transportation Security Authority oversees the vetting of approximately 550,000 badge applications …"

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A strained alliance

By Nathaniel Heller

Poland's cooperation with the U.S. brings internal and diplomatic disapproval

Driving Without A License

By Bill Hogan

After Illinois authorities revoked its authority to do business, Americans for Limited Government put the pedal to the metal

Excerpts from this story referencing "Security":

"… D); LEAD Foundation; U.S. Term Limits; U.S. Term Limits Foundation; Social Security Choice.org, Inc. (SSC.org), and SSC.org Foundation, Inc.  …"

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Obama order protects intelligence community whistleblowers

By David Axe

A new executive order provides protections shunned by House Republicans.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Security":

"… Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency and other intelligence organizations. Until now, these agencies wer …"

Generals no longer retire to Vermont — they lobby for contractors in Washington

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Retiring generals find comfy work with defense contractors

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