News
Archive April 2004
[04-30-04]
Homeland Security: Selected Recommendations from Congressionally
Chartered Commissions and GAO. GAO-04-591, March 31.
[04-30-04]
Nonproliferation: Delays in Implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
Raise Concerns About Proliferation. GAO-04-361, March 31. [2.7
MB]
[04-30-04] SARS Reappears in China,
U.N. Health Authorities Report
[04-30-04]
Security Clearances: FBI Has Enhanced Its Process for State and
Local Law Enforcement
Officials. GAO-04-596 [1.3 MB]
[04-30-04] Thai Muslims Mourn Mosque
Siege Victims
[04-30-04] Top Al-Qaida Operative Denies
Planning Massive Chemical Attack in Jordan
[04-30-04]
Additional Posthearing Questions Related to Proposed Department
of Homeland Security
(DHS) Human Capital Regulations. GAO-04-617R
[04-30-04] Bush Denounces Abuse of Iraqi
Prisoners by US Soldiers
[04-30-04] Text of Remarks by Gen. Kimmitt
on Prisoner Abuse in Iraq
[04-30-04] Iraq Poll Indicates Optimism
for Future, Dislike For US
[04-30-04] US Commander: No Danger of
Losing Control Over Situation in Iraq, Afghanistan
[04-30-04] Pentagon Commander Appeals
to Muslim Countries to Send Troops to Iraq
[04-30-04] European Union Expands from
15 to 25 Members
[04-30-04] New MI5 website gives expert
security advice to business
[04-30-04]
Department of State: Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining,
and Related Programs Follow Legal Authority, but Some Activities
Need Reassessment. GAO-04-521
[1.9 MB]
[04-29-04] Letter From Homeland Security
Committee To Secretary Ridge Urges Greater Attention To Cybersecurity
[04-29-04]
The Broadcasting Board of Governors: Finding the Right Media for
the Message
in the Middle East Hearing
[04-29-04]
Patterns of Global Terrorism 2003 Report
[04-29-04] SE Asia's Maritime Security
Becomes Latest Focus in War on Terror
[04-29-04] Survey: Bush's Rating Slips
as Americans Debate Iraqi War
[04-29-04] US Military Prepares to Pull
Back from Fallujah
[04-29-04] Afghan, Iraqi Conflicts Fuel
Demand for Body Armor
[04-29-04]
Reserve Forces: Observations on Recent National Guard Use of Overseas
and Homeland Missions and Future Challenges, by Janet A. St. Laurent,
director, defense management and capabilities, before the House
Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-670T
[04-29-04] US: International War on
Terror Making Progress
[04-29-04] State Department Finds Security
Risk in Diversity Visa Law
[04-29-04] Global Terrorist Attacks Fall
to Lowest Level Since 1969
[04-29-04] State Department Identifies
37 Foreign Terrorist Organizations
[04-29-04] Some States Renounce Support
for Terrorist Activities
[04-29-04] Ten More Groups Added to
Terrorist Exclusion List
[04-29-04] State Dept. Issues Overview
of Terrorist Threat in the Americas
[04-29-04] White House Report, April
29: 9/11 Commission
[04-29-04] Public-Private Partners to
Spend $5 Million Globally for Safe Water
[04-29-04] Treasury Unit to Consolidate
Anti-Terrorist Financing Functions
[04-28-04]
Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council Newsletter Volume 04-04
[04-28-04] US Supreme Court Hears Arguments
Regarding 'Enemy Combatants'
[04-28-04]
Terrorism Insurance: Effects of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
of 2002, by Richard J. Hillman, director, financial institutions
and community investment, before a joint hearing of the Subcommittee
on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises
and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee
on Financial Services. GAO-04-720T
[04-28-04] Senator George Allen Says
Keep the World Wide Web Tax-Free
[04-28-04] Terrorism Report Calls
Mideast "Region of Greatest Concern"
[04-28-04] US Unveils New Bioterrorism
Defense Plan
[04-28-04]
Emerging Infectious Diseases: Asian SARS Outbreak Challenged International
and National
Responses. GAO-04-564 [2.8 MB]
[04-28-04] Bush Signs Biodefense Presidential
Directive
United
Nations: Observations on the Management and Oversight of the Oil
for Food Program, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international
affairs and trade, before the House Committee on International
Relations. GAO-04-730T
[04-27-04]
Nuclear Security: DOE Needs to Resolve Significant Issues Before
It Fully Meets
the New Design Basis Threat. GAO-04-623
[04-27-04]
Nuclear Security: DOE Must Address Significant Issues to Meet the
Requirements of the New Design Basis Threat, by Robin M. Nazzaro,
director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee
on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations,
House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-701T
[04-27-04] US Seeks UN Resolution to Prevent
WMD Transfers to Terrorists
[04-26-04] Britain Tests National ID
Card to Reduce Terror Threat
[04-26-04] U.S., EU Discuss Transportation,
Border Security
[04-25-04] UN Envoy Advises Against US
Military Action in Fallujah, Najaf
[04-24-04] US Civil Air Patrol Conducts
Extensive Exercise
[04-23-04]
Terrorism Insurance: Implementation of the Terrorist Risk Insurance
Act of 2002.
GAO-04-307
[04-23-04] Al-Sadr Threatens Suicide
Bombings if Coaliltion Attacks Iraqi Holy Cities
[04-23-04] Pentagon Criticizes Publication
of Pictures of US Soldiers' Coffins
[04-23-04] Defense Official Says China
Transforming Its Military Establishment
[04-23-04] Missile
Defense: Actions Are Needed to Enhance Testing and Accountability.
GAO-04-409
[6.5 MB]
[04-23-04] U.S., South Korea Resolve
Dispute Over Wireless Internet Technology
[04-23-04] The Patriot Act, Terrorists,
and the Financial System
[04-22-04] Afghanistan Facing Increased
Terrorist Activity
[04-22-04] US House of Representatives
Approves Legislation Aimed at Ensuring Continuity After Catastrophic
Event
[04-22-04]
Continuity of Operations: Improved Planning Needed to Ensure Delivery
of Essential Services, by Linda D. Koontz, director, information
management, before the House
Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-638T
[04-22-04] U.S. General Denies Charge Coalition
Is Importing WMD into Iraq
[04-22-04]
Aviation Security: Private Screening Contractors Have Little Flexibility
to Implement Innovative Approaches, by Norman J. Rabkin, managing
director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee
on Aviation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
GAO-04-505T
[04-21-04] Royal Approval for IT Security
Specialist ProCheckUp
[04-21-04]
HSC Joint Hearing: “The DHS Infrastructure Protection Division:
Public-Private Partnerships to Secure
Critical Infrastructures”
[04-21-04] USAF Wearable computers move
to flightline
[04-21-04]
[INFOCON] US-CERT Cyber Security Tip ST04-007 -- Reducing Spam
[04-21-04] Secretary Ridge Seeks to Extend
Deadline for Biometric Passports
[04-21-04] EU Court to Rule on US Data
Request on Incoming Airline Passengers
[04-21-04] Analysts Call for Increase
in US Troops in Iraq
[04-21-04] Bush, Cheney to Meet with
9/11 Commission April 29|
[04-21-04] Military Families Group Protests
Iraq War
[04-21-04] Wolfowitz Blames Former Iraqi
Intelligence Agents for Role in Insurgency
[04-21-04] Car Bomb Explodes in Riyadh
[04-21-04] Analysts: Israel's Targeting
of Hamas Leaders Increases Public Support for Group
[04-21-04] Car Bombs Strike Iraqi City
of Basra, Fighting Renews in Fallujah
[04-21-04] DoD IA Newsletter
Volume 6 Number
3: A New Strategy - A New USSTRATCOM
[04-20-04] US Congress to Examine Adminstrations'
Use of Funds for Iraq War
[04-20-04]
Human Capital: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Federal Continuity
Planning Guidance.
GAO-04-384 [1.5 MB]
[04-20-04] NISCC Vulnerability Advisory
236929 - Vulnerability Issues in TCP
[04-20-04] Terror War Demonstrates Need
to Update Doctrine
[04-20-04] Office Workers Give Away Passwords
for a chocolate bar
[04-20-04]
Special Report on “Phishing”, US Department of Justice,
March 2004
[04-20-04] Towards
An American Way of War, Antulio J. Echevarria II, SSI, March 2004
[04-19-04] British Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists
[04-19-04] PSEPC Alert AL04-006: Exploits Released
for several Microsoft vulnerabilities
[04-19-04] Federal Government Charges Grad Student
with Fostering Terrorism on the Web
[04-19-04] Book: Saudis Informed About Iraq War Decision
Before Powell
[04-19-04] US Planning Drive to Build Foreign Peace
Forces
[04-19-04] Bush Urges Congress to Renew Controversial
Patriot Act
[04-19-04] Global Terror Threat Prompts US to Review
Importance of Military Involvement in Africa
[04-19-04] Afghan-NATO Forces Arrest Eight Islamic
Militants Possibly Linked to al-Qaida
[04-19-04] Analysts: Iran Continues to Seek Role in
Post-War Iraq
[04-19-04] Agreement Reached to Ease Fighting in Fallujah,
Iraq
[04-19-04] US Homeland Security Head Calls for Stronger
Security at High Profile Events
[04-18-04] Spanish Leader to Pull Troops from Iraq
[04-18-04] Outgoing Spanish PM Believes Madrid Terror
Attacks Caused Election Loss
[04-16-04]
Project SAFECOM: Key Cross-Agency Emergency Communications Effort Requires Stronger
Collaboration. GAO-04-494 [1.8 MB]
[04-16-04] New Book Says Bush Started to Plan Iraq War
in 2001
[04-15-04] Rumsfeld Extends Iraq Tour for 20,000 Troops
[04-14-04] Operation
Iraqi Freedom: Long-Standing Problems with Mail Delivery Need to Be Resolved.
GAO-04-484 [3.8 MB]
[04-14-04] DoD Official Outlines U.S. Strategy for
War on Terrorism
[04-14-04] Opening Remarks The Director of Central
Intelligence National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
[04-14-04] CIA Director Says 5 Years Needed to Improve
Intelligence Service
[04-13-04] AV04-017: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft
Operating Systems
[04-13-04] 9/11 Commission Critical of US Law Enforcement
Agencies
[04-13-04] 9/11 Panel Report Criticizes Terrorism Priorities
of US Agencies
[04-13-04] US: New Report on N. Korea's Nuclear Program
No Surprise
[04-13-04] Prince Hassan: New Troops Will Not Solve
Occupation Problems
[04-13-04] Analysts: Increasing US Troop Strength in
Iraq Long Overdue
[04-13-04] FBI Trying to Secure Release of Civilians
from 12 Countries
[04-13-04] Military Experts View Rash of Iraq Kidnappings
as Negotiation Tactic
[04-13-04]
Network Centric Operations Conceptual Framework Version 1.0, November 2003
[04-12-04] U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces
Development of the Homeland Secure Data Network
[04-12-04] Analysts: Recent Kidnappings in Iraq Could
Be Part of Insurgent Strategy to Cause Distractions
[04-11-04] Indian IT Company to Establish Unit in US
Amid Western Concerns About Outsourcing
[04-11-04] Bush Says August 2001 Briefing Did Not Warn
of September 11 Attacks
[04-11-04] White House Releases Text of Declassified
Intelligence Briefing
[04-09-04]
Military Operations: DOD Needs to Provide Central Direction for Supporting Coalition
Liaison Officers. GAO-04-452
[04-08-04] Al-Qaida Threat Understood Before 9/11,
says Rice
[04-08-04] 48 Percent of Foreign Affairs Budget Request
to Fight Terrorism
[04-07-04]
Strategic Forces- To receive testimony on defense intelligence programs and lessons
learned in recent military operations, in review of the Defense Authorization
Request for Fiscal Year 2005
[04-07-04] US Forces Fight Insurgents Across Iraq
[04-07-04]
US-CERT Cyber Security Tip ST04-006 -- Understanding Patches
[04-07-04]
PSEPC Alert AL04-005 Mail Non-Delivery Attack
[04-07-04]
Information Operations Europe 2004 Conference
[04-06-04] NERC Welcomes
U.S.-Canada Power System Outage Task Force Final Report
[04-06-04]
UNIRAS Brief - 157/04 - AusCERT Update AU-2004.007: Vulnerability in Internet
Explorer
[04-06-04] Information Operations Teams Support Navy
Surge
[04-04-04] 9/11 Commission Chairman Predicts Exciting
Rice Testimony
[04-03-04] FBI Warns of Possible Bomb Plots Targeting
US Cities
[04-02-04] US to Fingerprint Travelers From Close Allies
[04-02-04] US Military Vows to Respond to Gruesome Attack
on American Civilians in Iraq
[04-01-04]
Defense Acquisitions: The Army's Future Combat Systems' Features, Risks, and
Alternatives, by Paul L. Francis, director, acquisition sourcing and management,
before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, House Committee on Armed
Services. GAO-04-635T
[04-01-04] Op-Ed: Debating Ends, not Just Means, in
the War on Terror
[04-01-04]
International Broadcasting: Challenges Facing the
Broadcasting Board of Governors, by Jess T. Ford,
director, international affairs and trade, before
the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, the
Judiciary, and Related Agencies, House Committee
on Appropriations. GAO-04-627T
[04-01-04] Black Says
al-Qaeda Weaker, but Still a Potent Force
[04-01-04] Italian Police
Break Up Turkish Terrorist Cell
[04-01-04] Blair Asks
Britain's Muslim Community to Remain Vigilant Against
Terrorists
[04-01-04] Europe Can
Improve Counterterrorism Measures, US Official
Says
[04-01-04] Public Hearings
Focus on US Ports, Southern Border
[04-01-04] Congressional
Democrats Seek Streamlined US Intelligence System
[04-01-04] NATO Expansion
Shows Signs of 'Growing Pains'
[04-01-04] Compass
Call crew details mission, OIF success stories
[04-01-04] Air
Force conducts network-defense exercise
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