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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, Hearing Before the Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, One Hundred and Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, April 22, 2015
This is the April 22, 2015 hearing on "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016" before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations. From Senator John Hoeven's opening statement: something that could be helpful around the country. "For today's hearing, my focus will be on three areas: effective stewardship of the Disaster Relief Fund, FEMA's effort to buy down risk before a disaster occurs, and measuring preparedness levels of the Nation after years of investment."
United States. Government Publishing Office
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Office of the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer [website]
From the Website: "President Biden has charged the U.S. Federal Government to lead by example by sustainably managing its footprint of over 300,000 buildings, over 600,000 vehicles, and $650 billion spent annually on goods and services. He issued Executive Order 14008 during his first week of office, calling on the Federal Government to align its management of property and procurement to support robust climate action while creating new jobs and catalyzing the country's clean energy industries. Along with agency partners, the Office of Federal Chief Sustainability Officer is leading the development of the Federal Government's plan to create jobs and stimulate clean energy industries by revitalizing sustainability efforts, transitioning the Federal fleet to zero emission vehicles and powering Federal operations using 100 percent 24/7 carbon pollution-free electricity. The Federal Government will lead by example to help achieve a 100 percent clean energy economy by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050."
Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
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Russian Ballistic Missile Defense: Rhetoric and Reality
"Russia has made air and space defense, including ballistic missile defense (BMD), a top priority, while at the same time protesting vehemently against the deployment of U.S. missile defense technology in Europe, which Moscow claims upsets strategic stability and increases the danger of war. Russian declaratory policy provides U.S. policymakers with significant material to develop an approach intended to mitigate Russian obstructionism over European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) and U.S. plans for BMD more broadly. Put simply, Russian complaints at the dangerous irresponsibility of the United States introducing new anti-missile capabilities ring hollow, when Russia is forging ahead with its own program to do precisely the same. U.S. officials have repeatedly attempted to allay Russian concerns over the potential for EPAA and its predecessor systems to compromise Russian strategic deterrence. These attempts have foundered on Russian concerns, some of which appear disingenuous, but others of which are genuinely rooted in an entirely different Russian approach to the purpose and status of nuclear weapons. Despite the current hiatus in relations, opportunities for meaningful dialog with Russia on missile defense will arise again in the future. At that point, U.S. representatives should be fully informed on the scope and ambition of Russia's own missile defense programs. This will allow them not only to rebut some of the more facile Russian accusations, but also to counter some persistent Russian arguments relating to strategic balance. In brief, discussion of Russian capabilities should be an integral part of future conversations with Russia on the deployment of U.S. and allied BMD assets. This monograph provides the necessary overview of Russian plans for missile defenses, and the rhetoric surrounding them."
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Giles, Keir
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COVID Behaviors Dashboard [website]
From the Website: "Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs' COVID [coronavirus disease] Behaviors Dashboard presents data from a global survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices around COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. This analysis is generated from the Delphi Group at Carnegie Mellon University COVID-19 Trends and Impact Survey and University of Maryland Social Data Science Center COVID-19 Trends and Impact Survey (CTIS), in collaboration with Facebook. Analysis and content on the COVID Behaviors Dashboard is developed by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs and the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)."
Johns Hopkins University. Center for Communication Programs
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Strengthening the Cybersecurity Posture of America's Small Business Community, Hearing Before the Committee on Small Business, United States House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, July 20, 2021
This is the July 20, 2021 hearing on "Strengthening the Cybersecurity Posture of America's Small Business Community," held before the House of Representatives Committee on Small Business. From the opening statement of Nydia Velaquez: "Today's hearing gives us the chance to examine how existing cyber resources can be enhanced and integrated into small business support mechanisms. I also look forward to discussing new initiatives that can alleviate the financial burden of cybersecurity preparedness. Small businesses are the foundation of our economy, so their vulnerability is our nation's vulnerability. Investment in their security will make us all more secure." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Tasha Cornish, Sharon Nichols, Kiersten Todt, and Graham Dufault.
United States. Government Publishing Office
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JSOU Quick Look: Cyber Fundamentals for SOF
From the Document: "Variations of the word cyber can describe both things and activities. In terms of things, joint doctrine identifies cyberspace as 'the domain within the information environment that consists of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures and resident data.' Conversely, cyber activities include cyberspace operations (CO) which are 'the employment of cyberspace capabilities where the primary purpose is to achieve objectives in or through cyberspace.' These terms appear clear, but practical use can be difficult when commanders and planners are seeking approvals or authorizations as the distinction between the domain (cyberspace) and the activity (CO) will result in differences for operational considerations and processes. In fact, disagreement remains regarding CO, information operations, and a variety of overlapping disciplines. The after-action reviews from Joint Task Force (JTF)-ARES Operation Glowing Symphony (OGS), discussed below, indicate that even though it was a successful operation, military and interagency planners disagreed on terms, authorities, and processes. Yet, doctrinal or operational disagreements should not prevent the rest of Special Operations Forces (SOF) from gaining a usable framework to understand cyber. In 2018, Congress clarified the authority for U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to operate in cyberspace and for the military to execute cyberspace operations as a traditional military activity. Accordingly, CYBERCOM uses a concept of persistent engagement to guide U.S. military actions in cyberspace. Under this concept, cyber capabilities are no longer only employed under certain circumstances. The U.S. is prepared to engage adversaries with constant contact, rather than waiting to defend against attacks, and U.S. military forces are prepared both to act themselves and enable actions by interagency and international partners."
Joint Special Operations University (U.S.)
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NVDRS State Profiles
From the Webpage: "[T]oday NVDRS [National Violent Death Reporting System] is implemented in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. [...] The recent expansion of NVDRS to include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will allow CDC to provide information to inform violence prevention efforts in each area. It will also ensure we have enhanced information on the national scope of the problem of violent deaths to monitor and track trends and to inform national violence prevention efforts."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) & Law Enforcement
From the Document: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) links details of violent deaths - the 'who, when, where and how' - and shares insights into 'why' they occurred. NVDRS uses information from law enforcement reports, death certificates, and coroner/medical examiner reports (including toxicology) to monitor and characterize violent deaths. 'NVDRS is the only state-based online reporting system that pools data on violent deaths and their circumstances' from multiple sources into one anonymous database. No personally identifiable information is collected in the web-based system. We recognize law enforcement's unique role in the community, and NVDRS allows law enforcement to have a more comprehensive view of violent deaths. By partnering with law enforcement, NVDRS can develop 'a more thorough picture of the circumstances that contribute to violent deaths', help law enforcement prioritize the use of public safety resources, better understand crime, and in turn help communities implement various prevention and educational strategies. The goal of NVDRS is to help create safer, healthier communities."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System & Coroner/Medical Examiner Partners
From the Document: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) links details of violent deaths - the who, when, where and how - and shares insights into why they occurred. NVDRS relies on information from coroner/medical examiner reports (including toxicology), law enforcement reports, and death certificates to pool anonymized data on violent deaths and their circumstances into one database. Such data are far more comprehensive than what is available elsewhere and decision-makers and program planners can use this information to develop and tailor violence prevention efforts."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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20 Years After the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: Guidance for Educators
From the Document: "The 20-year mark of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is a milestone for the nation. We can expect substantial media attention and an array of commemorative activities as the world looks back on these events. Though remembrances will have an impact on almost all of us, they will affect us differently depending in part on our age and experiences. Educators can play a vital role in helping students comprehend the 9/11 attacks in ways that promote understanding without provoking undue stress. The most helpful message will be that whatever we face, we will face together, using coping skills we have learned. Our current experience of educational, social and emotional upheaval as we deal with the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic can provide a useful example. Thinking and planning ahead can help educators take care of themselves, support students, and strengthen families' ability to respond to their children's questions and concerns."
National Center for School Crisis & Bereavement; Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
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CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS)
From the Document: "In the United States, seven people per hour die a violent death. More than '19,000 people were victims of homicide' and almost '45,000 people died by suicide' in 2016 alone. The economic costs are staggering--with suicide costing the U.S. economy '$57 billion' and homicide '$30 billion', and this is just the costs for medical care and lost work. Other costs, including the emotional toll on victims' families and the costs to the criminal justice system for arrest and incarceration of offenders are substantial and not included in this estimate. Also, many Americans survive violent experiences and are left struggling with long-term physical, psychological, and emotional consequences. Violence erodes entire communities-- reducing productivity, decreasing property values, disrupting social services, and making people feel unsafe in the places where they live, work, and learn."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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American Rescue Plan: Report on Health Care Savings for the 12th District of New York
From the Document: "The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, builds on the ACA to reduce the cost of health insurance coverage and allow even more Americans to access affordable health care. [...] This staff report estimates the potential benefits of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) by congressional district."
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Reform
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Sistema Nacional de Notificación de Muertes Violentas (NVDRS) de los CDC
"En los Estados Unidos, siete personas por hora mueren de una manera violenta. Solo en el 2016, más de '19 000 personas fueron víctimas de homicidios' y casi '45 000 murieron por suicidio'. Los costos económicos son impactantes; los suicidios le cuestan a la economía estadounidense '57 000 millones de dólares' y los homicidios '30 000 millones', y estos son solo los costos en atención médica y trabajo perdido. Otros costos, como el costo emocional para las familias de las víctimas y los costos para el sistema de justicia penal por el arresto y el encarcelamiento de los delincuentes son considerables y no están incluidos en esta estimación. Además, muchas personas en los Estados Unidos sobreviven a experiencias violentas y quedan luchando con consecuencias físicas, sicológicas y emocionales a largo plazo. La violencia deteriora a comunidades enteras al reducir la productividad, disminuir el valor de la propiedad, interrumpir los servicios sociales y hacer que las personas se sientan inseguras en los lugares donde viven, trabajan y aprenden."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CNA Corporation [website]
"CNA's objective, empirical research and analysis helps decision makers develop sound policies, make better-informed decisions, and manage programs more effectively. We take a multi-disciplinary, field-based 'real world' approach to our work, and provide public-sector organizations with the tools they need to tackle the complex challenges of making government more efficient and keeping our country safe and strong. [...] CNA's Center for Naval Analyses is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the Navy and Marine Corps. The Center also provides research and analyses services to other military and government agencies to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of U.S. national defense efforts. [...] CNA's Institute for Public Research provides high-level research and analysis services to federal, state, and local government agencies, and non-commercial clients working in the areas of education, health research and policy, organizational learning and effectiveness, air traffic management, safety and security, and other domestic issue areas."
CNA Corporation
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Oversight Hearing on Federal Actions to Clean Up Contamination from Legacy Uranium Mining and Milling Operations, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Children's Health and Environmental Responsibility of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, October 6, 2011
"This is the October 6, 2011 hearing on 'Oversight Hearing on Federal Actions to Clean Up Contamination from Legacy Uranium Mining and Milling Operations' held before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Children's Health and Environmental Responsibility of the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The purpose of this hearing was to 'focus attention on the long legacy of contamination left by the rapid development of uranium in the Southwest during the cold war. We must not forget who paid theprice for our national defense. I appreciate the participation of the three Federal agencies here today. They share a responsibility for the cleanup and monitoring of uranium legacy sites.' Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael Weber, David Geiser, and James Woolford."
United States. Government Publishing Office
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We Remember: 20th Anniversary of 9/11
From the Webpage: "This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. As the nation's record keeper, the National Archives holds many documents and photographs related to the events of September 11."
United States. National Archives and Records Administration
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Letter from William E. King to Roland Lickus Regarding the January 2007 Beaver Valley Power Station Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) for Columbiana County, Ohio, August 7, 2007
This letter, dated August 7, 2007, from William E. King of the DHS/FEMA Regional Assistance Committee was sent to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chief, Roland Lickus, in regards to the January 2007 Beaver Valley Power Station Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) for Columbiana County, Ohio. From the Letter: "We request that you review the material for conformity to Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 350, and the requirements in NUREG-0654 [Nuclear Regulatory Report-0654]. Please provide written comments regarding your review to DHS/FEMA, Region V, by September 10, 2007. Please retain the prior approved plan sections until all Regional Assistance Committee members have provided us with their review comments. At that time we will notify you of our findings concerning final approval, and provide updating instructions."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Hurricane Katrina: The Houston Perspective [presentation]
This presentation was given by John Blackburn at a training conference hosted by the Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-free Schools. Chief John Blackburn, Chief of Police for the Houston Independent School District shared his experiences and lessons learned during Hurricane Katrina.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
Blackburn, John
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Memorandum on Updated Mask Guidelines for Vaccinated Persons
From the Memorandum: "In support of updates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines released this afternoon, subject to any applicable labor relations obligations, fully vaccinated DoD personnel (who are at least two weeks beyond their final dose) are no longer required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors at DoD facilities. All DoD personnel should continue to comply with CDC guidance regarding areas where masks should be worn, including within airports. Personnel who are not fully vaccinated should continue to follow applicable DoD mask guidance, including continuing to wear masks indoors. The Department will review and revise all applicable Force Health Protection guidance to address the new CDC guidelines."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Hicks, Kathleen H.
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Residential Building Fires (2017-2019)
From the Document: "These topical reports are designed to explore facets of the U.S. fire problem as depicted through data collected in the U.S. Fire Administration's (USFA's) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Each topical report briefly addresses the nature of the specific fire or fire-related topic, highlights important findings from the data, and may suggest other resources to consider for further information. Also included are recent examples of fire incidents that demonstrate some of the issues addressed in the report or that put the report topic in context. [...] As part of a series of topical reports that address fires in types of residential buildings, this report addresses the characteristics of all residential building fires as reported to NFIRS. The focus is on fires reported from 2017 to 2019, the most recent data available at the time of the analysis. NFIRS data is used for the analyses throughout this report."
United States Fire Administration; National Fire Data Center (U.S.); United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Cyber Defense Review (Spring 2021)
This Spring 2021 Edition of the Cyber Defense Review contains the following articles: "Cybersecurity within a Pandemic Environment" by Jeffrey M. Erickson; "COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and the Cyber Challenge" by Keith B. Alexander and Jamil N. Jaffer; "COVID-19 and Cyber - Foreshadowing Future Non-Kinetic Hybrid Warfare" by Rob Schrier; "Seven Cybersecurity Lessons the Coronavirus Can Teach the Armed Forces (and Us All)" by Mike Lloyd and Ray Rothrock; "Achieving Systemic Resilience in a Great Systems Conflict Era: Coalescing against Cyber, Pandemic, and Adversary Threats" by Chris Demchak; "Unleash the Dragon: China's Strategic Narrative during the COVID-19 Pandemic" by Mark Bryan Manantan; "Homefront to Battlefield: Why the U.S. Military Should Care About Biomedical Cybersecurity" by Nataliya D. Brantly; "Factors That Motivate State-Sponsored Cyberattacks" by Lance Y. Hunter, Craig Douglas Albert, and Eric Garrett; and a Book Review: "Censored: Distraction and Diversion Inside China's Great Firewall by Margaret E. Roberts" by Tommy Hall.
Army Cyber Institute, West Point
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Developing International Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use During Armed Conflict
From the Introduction: "This article recounts the narrative of the development of the Guidelines [International Guidelines for the Protection of Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict] , between the formation of the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA or Global Coalition) and the formal launch of their final text in December 2014; it includes discussion of the legal and policy factors considered in their development. After describing the background, it comments on the strategic importance of education including from a military-strategic perspective. This is followed by an explanation of the relevant provisions of international human rights law (IHRL) and international humanitarian law/law of armed conflict (IHL/LOAC) applying to education in armed conflict. It then explains what is meant by 'military use' and why this became the focus of a concerted campaign mounted by civil society organizations and UN agencies. Next, it describes how the Guidelines were developed between May 2012 and July 2013 and the methodology behind their preparation. We include the Guidelines' text, briefly describe the SSD's [Safe Schools Declaration] progress, and deal with implementation and monitoring before describing their impact and drawing some conclusions. It is important to mention that the author was responsible for drafting the Guidelines and remains actively engaged with their advocacy."
Naval War College (U.S.). International Law Studies
Haines, Steven
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Rapid Community Assessment Guide [website]
From the Website: "Why conduct a rapid community assessment? [1] To identify communities at risk for low COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] vaccine uptake. [2] To inform future phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [3] To get an early understanding of what communities are thinking about COVID-19 vaccines and plan for potential solutions to increase confidence and uptake. [4] To identify community leaders, trusted messengers, and other important channels through which you can reach communities. [5] To identify areas of intervention and prioritize potential intervention strategies to increase confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccine."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Examples of Evidence-Based Solutions to Increase Vaccine Confidence and Uptake
For working with communities experiencing vaccination hesitancy or mistrust, this document "provides a list of solutions/interventions to address specific issues identified by rapid community assessment."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Shelter-In Place [infographic]
From the Document: "When disaster strikes, it may be safer to stay in your home, place of employment, or other location. Learn where to go, what to do, and how long you should shelter-in-place for the hazards in your area." This resource provides shelter-in place guidance for a variety of threats and locations including: [1] Active Shooter; [2] Chemical Hazard; [3] Earthquake; [4] Flooding/Flash Flooding; [5] Hurricane (High Wind, Flooding and Storm Surge); [6] Nuclear/Radiological Event; [7] Pandemic; [8] Thunderstorm; [9] Tornado; [10] Winter Storm; [11] Manufactured or Mobile Home; [12] 1- or 2- Story Building; and [13] Multistory Buildings.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Department of Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021, Hearing Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, March 11, 2020
This is the March 11, 2020 hearing on "Department of Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021," held before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations. From the opening statement of Richard Shelby: "The Defense Department's budget request for fiscal year 2021 is $705.4 billion and complies with the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019. The request continues its focus on the National Defense Strategy by prioritizing resources to ensure that our military can compete, deter, and win in the 21st century against near peer adversaries such as Russia and China, if called upon." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael Gilday and David Berger.
United States. Government Publishing Office
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Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response [website]
From the "About" section: "The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General in response to the 'World Health Assembly resolution 73.1' [hyperlink]. The mission of the Independent Panel is to provide an evidence-based path for the future, grounded in lessons of the present and the past to ensure countries and global institutions, including specifically WHO, effectively address health threats. It will do so by providing a fresh assessment of the challenges ahead, based on insights and lessons learned from the health response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] as coordinated by WHO as well as previous health emergencies. The Independent Panel began its impartial, independent and comprehensive review in September 2020. It will present a report to the 74th World Health Assembly scheduled for May 2021."
Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
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S. 1, For the People Act, Hearing Before the Committee on Rules and Administration, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, March 24, 2021
This is the March 24, 2021 hearing on "S. 1, For the People Act," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. From the opening statement of Amy Klobuchar: "At its core, the For the People Act is about three simple ideas: making voting easier, getting big money out of politics, and strengthening ethics rules. These are not radical proposals. These are ideas that nearly everyone in this country agrees with. With this bill, we can make them a reality and ensure that Americans have a democracy that works for them." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Eric Holder, Mac Warner, Jocelyn Benson, Todd Rokita, Michael Waldman, Trevor Potter, Lee Goodman, Fred Wertheimer, Bradley Smith, and Tiffany Muller,
United States. Government Printing Office
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[Letter from Janet M. Odeshoo to Nancy J. Dragani Regarding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency's Identification of a Deficiency Finding During the Beaver Valley Power Station's Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Full Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, Conducted on April 20, 2010]
From the Letter: "This is to inform you of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency's identification of a Deficiency finding during the Beaver Valley Power Station's Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Full Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, conducted on April 20, 2010. A Deficiency is defined by DHS/FEMA as an observed or identified inadequacy of organizational performance in an exercise that could cause a finding that offsite emergency preparedness is not adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate protective measures can be taken in the event of a radiological emergency to protect the health and safety of the public living in the vicinity of a nuclear power plant."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Odeshoo, Janet M.
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CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System & Vital Statistics Partners
From the Document: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) links details of violent deaths--the who, when, where, and how--and shares insights into why they occurred. NVDRS relies on information from source documents, such as death certificates, coroner/medical examiner reports (including toxicology results), and law enforcement reports, to pool anonymized data on violent deaths and their circumstances into one database. Such data pooled together are far more comprehensive than what is available elsewhere, so decision-makers and program planners may use the results to better tailor violence prevention efforts."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
