Is Congress failing on Homeland Security oversight?

By Sarah Laskow

Boston Marathon bombing raises new questions.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tom Ridge":

"… uplication. Not much has changed since.  Read the story here:   Tom Ridge, the Department of Homeland Security’s first secretary, testified before …"

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tom Ridge":

"… reparedness Standard for the nation’s private sector. Then-DHS Secretary Tom Ridge praised the idea and recommended its adoption.Three years later, with over …"

Homeland Security’s billion-dollar bet on better communications

By Sarah Laskow

Interoperability money aids Motorola and other contractors, but are first responders better off?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tom Ridge":

"… esults have failed to live up to expectations. In 2004, then-DHS Secretary Tom Ridge promised that by year’s end, it would be possible for most first respond …"

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Interoperability: A priority for Homeland Security?

By Sarah Laskow

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tom Ridge":

"… rst anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security, in 2004, Secretary Tom Ridge said improving interoperability was one of the department’s most importa …"

A most favored corporation: Enron prevailed in federal, state lobbying efforts 49 times

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2003 — Enron Corp., which ran a formidable lobbying machine in Washington and state capitals, gained favorable treatm

Excerpts from this story referencing "House subcommittee":

"… FERC to have more authority in a restructured market. Testifying before a House subcommittee, Enron lobbyist and former FERC Chief Elizabeth Moler said the commission …"

Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part three

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — The goal of Texas Governor George W. Bush's advisers in the early days of the campaign was to make him the man t

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tom Ridge":

"… are of his lecture-circuit business.John Engler, governor of Michigan, and Tom Ridge, governor of Pennsylvania, are unpaid political and policy advisers. Both …"

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Update: No-bid contractor has deep ties to Ridge

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2005 — Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has close personal and political connections to a tiny Pennsylvani

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tom Ridge":

"… ded to the original story earlier today. …"

"… 01.Marlene Mosco was co-chairperson of the state finance committee for the Tom Ridge for Governor Committee, according to Mercyhurst’s alumni magazine. In 20 …"

"… r DHS, said, “There is absolutely no connection between former Secretary Tom Ridge and the selection of Mercyhurst for this contract.”Marlene Mosco could n …"

Tiny school gets no-bid work from Homeland Security

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2005 — A tiny college located in the hometown of ex-Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge is negotiating a no-bid cont

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"… e. …"

Commentary: Freedom of information under attack

By Charles Lewis

Asking the tough questions required of "watchdog journalism" is especially difficult in a national crisis atmosphere of fear, paranoia and p

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tom Ridge":

"… he Office of Homeland Security and appointing former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge as its first director, for months forbade him to testify before Congress o …"

Bush's choice of EPA advisers signals tilt toward industry

By Josey Ballenger

February 12, 2001 — The composition of the team that advised George W. Bush on the Environmental Protection Agency during his transition to

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tom Ridge":

"… and a partner at Dechert, Price & Rhoads (where Seif worked until Gov. Tom Ridge appointed him in 1995) said in an interview. “Even if he represented peo …"

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