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U.S. Utilities Vulnerable to Hack Attacks

Jan 17, 2008 -The former head of DHS' cybersecurity division says U.S. utilities are vulnerable to coordinated hacker attacks.

Chertoff: Europe May Be A Staging Ground for Terrorist Attacks Against U.S.

Jan 16, 2008 -The DHS chief told the BBC that Europe's recent problems with homegrown terrorists worries the United States that the continent could be a staging ground for attacks against America.

U.S. to Build International Database for World's "Worst of the Worst"

Jan 15, 2008 -The FBI is leading an effort to get international partners to create an international criminal and terrorist database for exchanging biometric information between countries.

Stricter Nuclear Freight Rules Forthcoming

Jan 15, 2008 -The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will draw up new security requirements for protecting the shipment of radioactive materials from terrorists that could use the nuclear freight in a dirty bomb.

Congressional Report Criticizes a TSA Web Site's Security

Jan 13, 2008 -A TSA Web site to redress travelers mistakenly placed on the Terrorism Watch-list was riddled with security vulnerabilities due to a no-bid contract, a conflict of interest, and lax oversight.

DHS Cuts Cost of Secure Licenses

Jan 11, 2008 -DHS has stretched out implementation deadlines to make it cheaper on states to implement REAL ID.

DHS, HHS Pandemic Plan Flawed, Say Researchers

Jan 11, 2008 -Researchers at the University of Minnesota say government plans for allocating vaccines during a pandemic ignore workers integral to maintaining the global supply chain in vital goods and services.

U.S. Will Seek Access for Border Fence

Jan 10, 2008 -The U.S. government is pursuing court orders to make landowners on the U.S.-Mexico border allow the government to assess their land for the construction of the border fence.

American Airlines to Fit Airplanes with Anti-Missile Systems

Jan 07, 2008 -Three American Airline passenger planes at JFK will test anti-missile systems to deflect shoulder-to-air missiles fired by terrorists.

Security, Legitimate Travel Focus of Border Hearing

Jan 04, 2008 -The House Committee on Homeland Security visited the El Paso-Juarez border to discuss security and cross-border travel.

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