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U.S. Department of Homeland Security - http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/index.jsp
Governmental agency works to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters. Includes articles, news and grants programs. |
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Anser Institute for Homeland Security - http://www.homelandsecurity.org/
Provides extensive coverage on the issue and information on current events, a weekly newsletter, bibliography, virtual library and links. |
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Northeast Intelligence Network - http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/
Offers an alternative to government sources about potential terror targets. Includes news and essays. |
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CDI Terrorism Project: Homeland Defense - http://www.cdi.org/terrorism/homeland.cfm
Analysis from the Center for Defense Information. |
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Homeland Security Foundation - http://homelandsecurity-foundation.org
Private, non-profit organization created to promote Public-Private Partnerships to pool together financial resources, expertise, physical capacities and know-how in order to reach common goals. Features projects and contact information. |
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Privacy Activist Takes on Delta - http://www.wired.com/politics/security/news/2003/03/57909
Wired News article about the organized opposition to Delta Airlines' testing of the US government system that would require background checks on all airline passengers as part of security screening. |
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Surveillance State - http://www.amconmag.com/05_19_03/cover.html
"Since September 11, a flood of federal legislation has reduced American freedom without increasing our security." [The American Conservative] |
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A Chilly Response to 'Patriot II' - http://www.wired.com/politics/law/news/2003/02/57636
Outline of the proposed Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003. [Wired News] |
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Defending the Homeland Becomes a Priority for Bush - http://www.janes.com/security/international_security/news/jtsm/jtsm010917_3_n.shtml
The government's approach to homeland security appears less than clear, because between 23 and 46 separate federal agencies play a role in homeland security, reports Jane's Terrorism and Security Monitor. |
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Home Of The Brave, Land Of The Free, Word Of Empire Building - http://www.plastic.com/article.html?sid=02/11/15/08141586
Commentary and discussion on the use of the word "Homeland" to describe the United States. [Plastic.com] |
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American Privacy at Risk: Homeland Security Act - http://www.petitiononline.com/privacy
Petition to amend the Homeland Security Act to disallow the "Total Information Awareness" super database system. Includes current signatures. |
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Homeland Security Actions - http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/
Presents policies, news and latest developments in coordinating national strategy to strengthen protections against terrorist threats or attacks in the United States. |
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The War on Terror Flounders - http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/10/opinion/10KRIS.html
Comments on the effectiveness of new security measures and homeland defence plans. New York Times, US (free registration required). |
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Wider Military Role in U.S. Is Urged - http://www10.nytimes.com/2002/07/21/politics/21PENT.html
Some voices in military and government favor changes in existing law to give greater domestic powers to the military to protect the country against terrorist strikes. New York Times (free registration required). |
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Behind the Homefront - http://www.rcfp.org/behindthehomefront/
Homeland security news and military operations affecting news gathering, information access and the public's right to know. Features searchable archives. |