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Capitol Hill: Sen. Collins hails homeland security "national strategy"
October 22nd, 2007
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) hailed the updated National Strategy for Homeland Security, released by President Bush earlier this month. "The updated strategy improves upon the original in many crucial aspects," she said. "It now recognizes, for example, the threat posed not just by Al Qaeda, but also by homegrown terrorists. The updated strategy is also now all-hazards, emphasizing the fact that terrorism, catastrophic natural disasters and other hazards require many similar capabilities."
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People: Kauffman to take key post in TSA Office of Intelligence
October 15th, 2007
The Transportation Security Administration has named Keith Kauffman as assistant administrator for the TSA Office of Intelligence. As such, Kauffman will provide a daily intelligence overview for TSA Administrator Kip Hawley. Prior to joining TSA, Kauffman served for 24 years with the National Security Agency, where he was instrumental in creating the NSA Threat Operations Center.
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People: Tom Ridge debuts global security consulting firm
October 8th, 2007
Tom Ridge, the first U.S. secretary of Homeland Security, and former two-term governor of Pennsylvania, launched his long-anticipated global advisory form, Ridge Global LLC. The firm will provide strategic and operational guidance to clients worldwide. Members of the firm’s advisory board include terrorism analyst Gen. Barry McCaffrey (Ret.) and former White House cyber security advisor, Howard Schmidt.
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People: Senate warms to Myers ICE confirmation
October 1st, 2007
Julie Myers was warmly welcomed on Capitol Hill, for confirmation as assistant secretary of Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS’ Jackson stepping down
September 25th, 2007
Michael Jackson, the longest-serving deputing secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, and the man in charge of the agency’s day-to-day operations, announced his resignation, to be effective October 26.
September 24, 2007
September 25th, 2007
Alan Calegari, CEO of Dedicated Micros, Inc., of Chantilly, VA, has been appointed as a member of the Security Industry Association’s board of directors. More
