Homeland Security
In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States, the Bush administration has scrambled to increase security measures within the United States in the hopes of preventing future attacks. What has the executive branch accomplished so far? How has Congress reacted? What needs to be done? What are assessments of the performance of the Bush administration in this important area?
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Introducing Pork-Barrel Homeland Security: A little here, a lot there . . . KATE O'BEIRNE. National Review August 11, 2003 v55 i15 pNA (1052 words)
The enemy within. (security lapses at nuclear weapons plants) Alexander Cockburn. The Nation July 21, 2003 v277 i3 p11 (1011 words)
From sea to shining sea -- War on terror prompts U.S. plans for a national sensor network, to give early warning of nuclear, chemical and biological threats. Rick Merritt. Electronic Engineering Times July 14, 2003 p18 (1525 words)
The Cost of Securing the Homeland. Michael Scardaville. World and I August 2003 v18 i8 p54 (2043 words)
The Cost of Securing the Homeland - Security's Price Tag. (Brief Article) Michael Scardaville. World and I August 2003 v18 i8 p54 (130 words)
The new campus raids. (Articles). (cracking down on foreign students) Jungwon Kim. The Nation June 2, 2003 v276 i21 p20
You're on your own--again: civil defense? It's the same old story. Citizens will have to pay for their own protection against possible attack. Peter Amacher. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists May-June 2003 v59 i3 p34(8)
States move millions in DHS funds: more than 80 percent of federal grants passed through to local governments. (homeland security). (Department of Homeland Security)(Office for Domestic Preparedness, Federal Emergency Management Agency funding) Jack Penchoff. State Government News May 2003 v46 i5 p23(2)
Pentagon defining homeland security role. (Security Beat). (Brief Article) Elizabeth G. Book. National Defense April 2003 v87 i593 p10(1)
Loose lips and other slips. (surveillance and civil rights) Patricia J. Williams. The Nation March 17, 2003 v276 i10 p10
Avoid 'analysis paralysis,' DHS workers advised. (Security Beat). (Dept of Homeland Security) Elizabeth G. Book. National Defense March 2003 v87 i592 p10(2)
Total information overload. (Perspectives). Scientific American March 2003 v288 i3 p12(1)
We Need More Than Duct Tape: Yes, the chances of any one person's being struck by terror are tiny. But that's no excuse for bad planning and education. (the need for more information from Homeland Security) Jonathan Alter. Newsweek Feb 24, 2003 p53 Mag.Coll.: 113E0266. Bus.Coll.: 143W3489.
Spot the Terrorist: Priceline's founder has a scheme to thwart attacks on chemical plants, airports and reservoirs. Is the plan worse than the problem? (Jay Walker of Priceline.com proposes using Webcams to protect crucial areas from terrorists) Steven Levy. Newsweek May 12, 2003 p34
In time of war: the Israeli answer to terrorism. (Ayoob on Firearms). Massad Ayoob. Backwoods Home Magazine May-June 2003 p53(5)
The Biggest Hole in the Net: ONE DAY SOON, America may be rocked by a suicide bomber. We have no system to deal with that eventuality. Why the debate over a national ID card is long overdue. Steven Brill. Newsweek Dec 30, 2002 p48
Cargo flights unarmed: Homeland Security bill gives pilots of passenger flights--but not cargo--right to arm themselves. (Washington). Kristin S. Krause. Traffic World Nov 25, 2002 v266 i47 p12(1)
In the name of national security: Bush declares war on unions. (Gazette). (George W. Bush) David Bacon. The American Prospect Oct 21, 2002 v13 i19 p15(3)
Defusing Dangers to U.S. Security. Harlan Ullman. World and I Jan 2003 v18 i1 p38
How Much? (cost of protecting homeland)(Brief Article) Tamara Lipper. Newsweek Dec 16, 2002 p8
Homeland Security, Explained: We hope this clears it all up for you. Just follow those lines of authority! (organization chart)(Brief Article) Bruce McCall. Time Dec 9, 2002 v160 i24 p106
Bush's Grades: Good, but Can Do Better; The President sees a "safer, stronger, and better America." Here's a closer look at where he has succeeded -- and fallen short. (WASHINGTON WATCH: President George W. Bush)(Biography) Business Week Online Dec 2, 2002 pNA
Homeland insecurity. (preparedness against terrorism) David Gergen. U.S. News & World Report Dec 2, 2002 p64
A PERMANENT THREAT: A U.S. intelligence expert says we have to get real about terrorism. RALPH PETERS. Maclean's August 12, 2002 p42
The DHS Debacle: A department we'll spend a lifetime criticizing. (Department of Homeland Security) KATE O'BEIRNE. National Review August 12, 2002 v54 i14 pNA
A Bureaucracy with a Difference?: Hopes and fears for the 'homeland' force. (new agency devoted to domestic defense)(Statistical Data Included) KATE O'BEIRNE. National Review July 15, 2002 v54 i13 pNA
US health chiefs balk at homeland security plan. (News)(Brief Article) Daniel S Greenberg. The Lancet July 13, 2002 v360 i9327 p150
Homeland Security Plan Draws Criticism. (Department of Homeland Security) eWeek July 9, 2002 pNA
Science and homeland security; in Washington, a firm stand today can still be a firm stand tomorrow, just with a different slant. (News). Steve Bunk. The Scientist July 8, 2002 v16 i14 p16(2)
Defining Homeland Security. Patrick Kelly III. Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin July-Sept 2002 v28 i3 p10(5)
Intelligence and law enforcement coordination: overlapping mission dictates need for improved liaison. Juan Baker. Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin July-Sept 2002 v28 i3 p22(2)
The challenges of Homeland defense. (Doctrine Corner). Three Del Stewart. Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin July-Sept 2002 v28 i3 p52(4)
Home Alone. (Department of Homeland Security)(Brief Article) The New Republic June 24, 2002 p7
On the Hill: Plan B. (new Homeland Security Dept politics) Michael Crowley. The New Republic June 24, 2002 p12
Protecting the American Homeland; Governor Ridge's unfinished work. (Homeland Security). (Governor Tom Ridge and the Office of Homeland Security) Michael O'Hanlon. Brookings Review Summer 2002 v20 i3 p13(4)
Behind America's front lines: organizing to protect the Homeland. (Homeland Security). (Office of Homeland Security) Ivo H. Daalder, I.M. Destler. Brookings Review Summer 2002 v20 i3 p17(3)
Advisors, Czars and councils: organizing for Homeland Security. Ivo H. Daalder, I.M. Destler. The National Interest Summer 2002 p66(13)
The Impossible Position of Tom Ridge: Director of homeland security -- or something. (Office of Homeland Security) JOHN J. MILLER. National Review June 17, 2002 v54 i11 pNA
Can He Fix It? AS CRITICS GET LOUDER, BUSH FIGHTS BACK WITH A PLAN TO REFORM HOMELAND SECURITY. AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW HE'S MANAGING THE CRISIS. (Nation)(Cover Story) Time June 17, 2002 v159 i24 p24+
Inside Bush's Big Plan: IS HIS NEW DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY A BOLD SOLUTION OR JUST A BIG MESS? (Nation)(Cover Story) Karen Tumulty. Time June 17, 2002 v159 i24 p30+
Filling the Gaps in Security - The greatest failing on September 11 was the inability of our intelligence and law enforcement agencies to prevent the attacks. MICHAEL SCARDAVILLE. World and I June 2002 v17 i6 p28
How Safe Now? In March, a TIME investigation found that U.S. agencies were running into obstacles as they struggled to shore up our homeland defenses. An update: the system is still broken, and much is left undone. (Special Report) Romesh Ratnesar. Time May 27, 2002 v159 i21 p34+
Office of Homeland Security facing daunting challenges. (Commentary). Steven E. Roberts. National Defense April 2002 v86 i581 p48(2)
The Hard Questions: The Futility of "Homeland Defense" - Don't even try to close the holes in a country, and a society, designed to be porous. David Carr. The Atlantic Monthly Jan 2002 v289 i1 p53 Mag.Coll.: 110A1280.
Protecting America: The Top 10 Priorities: A NEWSWEEK Special Report assesses the state of our security in the face of terrorist attacks and offers concrete steps for making the country a safer place to live. (War on Terror)(Brief Article) Sharon Begley. Newsweek Nov 5, 2001 p26
True blue and vigilante, too: does encouraging citizens to work with law enforcement to fight crime have the potential for abuse? (Electronic Frontier). (Ashcroft's Neighborhood Watch program)(Column) Brock N. Meeks. Communications of the ACM July 2002 v45 i7 p13(3)
Home Security System. (United States' homeland defense)(Brief Article) The Nation July 1, 2002 v275 i1 p3
The law: homeland security: the concept and the presidential coordination office--first assessment. (Features). Harold C. Relyea. Presidential Studies Quarterly June 2002 v32 i2 p397(15)
The Economics of Security - The Price of Preparedness. (USA's homeland security budget)(Brief Article) MICHAEL COLEMAN. World and I June 2002 v17 i6 p20
Whose `homeland security?' Too many of us leave the responsibility of protecting our freedoms to other people whose interests are not our own. (back talk). (loss of liberties in the name of security; foreign policy flaws)(Brief Article) Cynthia A. McKinney. Essence April 2002 v32 i12 p154(1) Mag.Coll.: 110K1959.
Coast Guard Sets New Goals For Domestic Security. (homeland defense)(Brief Article) DAVID STEIGMAN. Navy News & Undersea Technology April 1, 2002 v19 i14 p6
The return of home emergency shelters takes on a dual-purpose approach. Jeffrey R. Yago. Backwoods Home Magazine March-April 2002 p53(5)
The home front: the military mind and civil defense. (GAZETTE). (role of the military in civil defense) Robert Dreyfuss. The American Prospect Nov 5, 2001 v12 i19 p16(2)
This is not a test. (emergency response to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks) Stephen I. Schwartz. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Nov-Dec 2001 v57 i6 p50(2) Mag.Coll.: 108H2899.
The new threat of mass destruction. Richard K. Betts. Foreign Affairs Jan-Feb 1998 v77 n1 p26(16) Mag.Coll.: 92K1615.
Why this is not a drill. (the growing threat of biological and chemical weapons of mass destruction, such as those being developed in Iraq)(Brief Article) Jonathan Alter. Newsweek Nov 17, 1997 v130 n20 p34(1) Mag.Coll.: 91E2219. Bus.Coll.: 104X3718. |
