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• Fact Sheet: President Obama Highlights Vision for Clean Energy Economy, Underscores Urgent Need to Pass Comprehensive Legislation [April 22, 2009]

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  "President Obama traveled to Newton, Iowa today [April 22, 2009] to visit Trinity Structural Towers, the former Maytag appliance factory that now houses a green manufacturing facility, which produces towers for wind energy production and employs dozens of former Maytag employees. Marking Earth Day, President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to a comprehensive energy plan that lessens our dependence on foreign oil, creates jobs and helps win the race toward clean energy technology. With the depletion of the world's oil reserves and the growing disruption of our climate, the development of clean, renewable sources of energy is the growth industry of the 21st century."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-22
• President Declares a Major Disaster in the State of Florida [April 21, 2009]

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  "The President today [April 21, 2009] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds beginning on March 26, 2009, and continuing. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds in the counties of Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Jeffrey L. Bryant has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said that additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-21
• Creating an Assured Joint DOD and Interagency Interoperable Net-Centric Enterprise

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  In this report, "the Task Force was asked to assess the requirements for military operations in a net-centric environment, the use of a single autonomous agency as one mechanism to achieving interoperability, a standards-only approach allowing independent development and the development of a virtual test, integration and certification capability to assure interoperability. In doing so the Task Force was cognizant of the multiple organizations (Military Departments, domestic support operations, coalition partners and non-traditional partners) involved in DOD operations. The final report addresses the Terms of Reference tasking and provides findings and recommendations that recognize our shift from 'network enabled to network dependent' and the criticality in creating an interoperable net-centric environment that is necessary for national security. The report proposes a 500-day action plan which first establishes the governance system and the subsequent actions toward implementation of the Task Force recommendations."

  United States. Defense Science Board

  2009-03
• Letters from the President to Bipartisan Leadership on NAB Fund [April 20, 2009]

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  "The letters from President Obama […] were sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader John Boehner late last week. As a follow up to the commitment made with other G-20 leaders at the meeting in London last month, President Obama proposes an expansion of the New Arrangements to Borrow fund from $50 billion to $550 billion, of which the US participation would be up to $100 billion. Such participation does not represent a budgetary expenditure or any increase in the deficit since it effectively represents an exchange of assets. The letter also asks for a further enlargement of NAB membership to include increased participation in the major emerging market countries." This document includes the letters from the President.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-20
• New $100 Million Microfinance Growth Fund for the Western Hemisphere [April 18, 2009]

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  "Today [April 18, 2009] the President announced a new partnership of the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) for the purpose of launching a new Microfinance Growth Fund for the Western Hemisphere. The fund will provide stable medium and longer-term sources of finance to microfinance institutions and microfinance investment vehicles to help rebuild their capacity to lend during this difficult period and to increase the supply of finance for micro and small businesses as recovery takes hold. Debt and equity financing of $100 million, subject to each partner's board approval, has already been identified as initial capital for the fund. The MIF will take the lead role in structuring this facility, identifying managers, and defining the lending strategy and the operational procedures, together with other investors. The MIF will launch a request for statements of interest next month."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-18
• Middle Class Task Force Holds Meeting on College Affordability [April 17, 2009]

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  "Today [April 17, 2009] in St. Louis, Missouri, the Middle Class Task Force is holding a meeting, titled 'Making College More Affordable for our Families.' The focus of the meeting is to discuss ways to expand opportunities and help make the dream of a college education a reality for more families. This is the third in series of meetings the Vice President and Task Force members are holding across the country on key issues facing the middle class."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-17
• Victims Services in Rural Law Enforcement

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  "In the aftermath of crime, many victims in rural areas never receive the vital services necessary to begin recovery. Victim Services in Rural Law Enforcement (NCJ 226275) summarizes an OVC-sponsored project of the National Sheriffs' Association and the Office of the Alabama Attorney General, which developed 17 models for establishing or enhancing rural victims' assistance. This replication guide offers a blueprint for establishing local programs, outlining approaches, successes, and lessons learned."

  United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for Victims of Crime

  2009-04
• Secretary Napolitano Announces ARRA Funding for Southwest Border Ports of Entry [April 1, 2009]

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  This press release provides details on the $20 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding that was set aside for Otay Mesa improvements along the U.S.-Mexico border. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano made the announcement in April 2009. "Through the Recovery Act, we will improve homeland security while fostering economic security and strengthening our economic recovery... The critical new technology and resources that DHS is sending to the Southwest border and across the country will contribute both to DHS' security mission and the President's effort to restore our nation's economic health."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security

  2009-04-01
• Secretaries Napolitano and Espinosa Announce Agreement on Mexican Repatriation [April 3, 2009]

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  "U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa announced following their meeting today that Mexico and the United States have reached agreement on formalized arrangements for the expedited and humane repatriation of Mexican nationals. The agreement consists of 30 Local Arrangements for the Repatriation of Mexican Nationals, which have been reached all over the United States by DHS, the Mexican National Migration Institute and the Mexican Consulates located within the jurisdiction of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol sectors. As of today, all necessary Local Arrangements have been signed."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security

  2009-04-03
• Strengthening Sexual Assault Victims' Right to Privacy

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  "This online guide (NCJ 226501), developed by Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc., provides recommendations to statewide sexual assault coalitions and rape crisis centers concerned with protecting sexual assault victims' privacy. It addresses common challenges, discusses core concepts, and offers practical tips to maintain victim confidentiality to better serve victims." "The focus of this online guide, developed by Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc., is sexual assault victims' right to privacy. It reinforces the importance of keeping information confidential and highlights the power of employing consistent practices to create a culture of respect for victims' privacy. This guide contains general recommendations, addresses common challenges, provides core concepts, and offers practical tips to assist advocates in their efforts to maintain victim confidentiality."

  United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for Victims of Crime

  2009-04
• Good Samaritans: Volunteers Helping Victims Program Handbook and Training Guide

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  "This online guide (NCJ 225703) is designed for prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, community groups, and faith-based organizations interested in using volunteers to expand their outreach to crime victims. A product of the Good Samaritans program in Mobile, Alabama, it provides guidance for replicating the program in other communities, as Mobile has done, and training volunteers to provide emergency services to victims including home repair, compassionate support, and referrals to other services."

  United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for Victims of Crime

  2009-04
• Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 1746: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act of 2009

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  This document is a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Cost Estimate of H.R. 1746 which "would authorize appropriations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for grants to states and localities for pre-disaster mitigation programs, such as constructing levies, relocating homes from flood-prone areas, and retrofitting buildings in earthquake zones. CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 1746 would cost $700 million over the 2010-2014 period and $50 million in later years, assuming appropriation of the specified amounts. Enacting H.R. 1746 would not affect direct spending or revenues."

  United States. Congressional Budget Office

  2009-04-16
• Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 1665: Coast Guard Acquisition Act of 2009

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  This document is a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Cost Estimate of H.R. 1665 which "addresses the contracting practices used by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to acquire capital assets such as vessels and aircraft. The legislation would restrict the Coast Guard's reliance on private entities to manage such contracts and would require the agency to revise other procurement practices to rectify problems identified by the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Government Accountability Office. It also would require that many future acquisitions be open to competition and be subject to specified testing, analysis, and certification requirements. Finally, the bill would require the Coast Guard to hire additional contracting and management personnel and to produce various reports on its acquisition activities. Assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts, CBO estimates that the USCG would spend less than $5 million over the next two or three years, mostly to develop life-cycle cost estimates for capital assets. We estimate that other administrative costs for additional required testing and certification would not significantly affect the agency's annual budget. Enactment of the bill would not affect direct spending or revenues."

  United States. Congressional Budget Office

  2009-04-15
• Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 1178: A Bill to Direct the Comptroller General of the United States to Conduct a Study on the Use of Civil Air Patrol Personnel and Resources to Support Homeland Security Missions, and for Other Purposes

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  This document is a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Cost Estimate of H.R. 1178, a bill which "would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to prepare a report to the Congress on the capability of the Civil Air Patrol to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, and tribal governments with operations relating to border security, disaster response, and other activities. The bill would require DHS to review the GAO study and prepare its own report to the Congress on use of the Civil Air Patrol to support homeland security activities. Based on the costs of similar studies, CBO estimates that it would cost less than $1 million over the 2009-2010 period for GAO and DHS to complete the reports required by the bill, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Enacting the bill would not affect direct spending or revenues."

  United States. Congressional Budget Office

  2009-04-16
• Defense Management: DOD Needs to Improve Program Management, Policy, and Testing to Enhance Ability to Field Operationally Useful Non-lethal Weapons, Report to Congressional Requesters

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  "Nonlethal weapons (NLW) provide an alternative when lethal force is undesirable. The Department of Defense (DOD) defines NLW as those that are explicitly designed and primarily employed to incapacitate personnel or materiel, while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury to personnel, and undesired damage to property and the environment. DOD created the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program in 1996 to have centralized responsibility for the development of NLW and coordinate requirements among the services. GAO was asked to review the status of NLW programs within DOD and the military services by identifying the extent to which (1) DOD and the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program have developed and fielded NLW since the program's inception; (2) DOD has established and implemented policy, doctrine, and training for NLW; and (3) DOD has conducted testing and evaluation prior to fielding NLW. GAO reviewed and analyzed DOD and service plans, guidance, and doctrine and interviewed officials associated with NLW development."

  United States. Government Accountability Office

  2009-04
• High Noon on the High Seas: A Proximity - Complexity Model of Maritime Piracy Threats

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  "An apparent contradiction between rhetorical claims of piracy threats to international shipping and actual attack trends has established the need for a more structured approach to strategic risk assessment. This article provides new insight into risk assessment methodologies by integrating a structured, multi-dimensional approach to attack profiling within a more comprehensive Proximity--Complexity model. This model was empirically examined by conducting a comparative risk assessment in two regions widely cited as high risk, the Straits of Malacca in Asia and the coastal waters of Nigeria. Results indicate that the consideration of geographic proximity of attacks as a risk factor may need to be more carefully examined. Further, the authors suggest that counter-piracy strategies could benefit from a multi-stage risk assessment methodology that integrates both structured and geographic approaches within a more comprehensive analytic framework."

  Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Contemporary Conflict

  McGinley, James E.; Berliner, Jonathan P.

  2009-04
• Department of Defense Chemical and Biological Defense Program: 2009 Annual Report to Congress

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  "This report details the progress made by the Department over the last year to protect our nation and allies from current and emerging threats posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It also reviews current programs that provide Warfighters with the most superior chemical and biological (CB) defense training, equipment, and preparedness to ultimately achieve our CBDP vision of ensuring DoD operations are unconstrained by chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) effects. Additionally, this year's report marks the second year of the transformation of the ARC to a more streamlined format. Information regarding quantities, characteristics, and capabilities of fielded CB defense equipment are available in the 2008 Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) Plan. Congress, other federal agencies, academia, international partners, and the private sector all partner with the DoD CBDP to fulfill its mission to provide CBRN defense capabilities in support of the National Military Strategies. This mission is supported by our immediate goal to provide integrated, coordinated, and sustainable WMD solutions to the Warfighter; and our longer-term goal of advancing our defense capabilities to build readiness for current and future WMD challenges. We have structured our mission to be forward-thinking, responsive to Warfighter and national security needs, and streamlined with authority and accountability vested in specific executives."

  Chemical and Biological Defense Program (U.S.)

  2009-04
• Unconventional Operational Concepts and the Homeland

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  "This report on unconventional operational concepts and the homeland was prepared as part of the Defense Science Board 2007 Summer Study on Challenges to Military Operations in Support of National Interests. The summer study recognized that asymmetric tools of war in the hands of potential adversaries may well be employed using non-traditional concepts of operation. Moreover, the battlefield may no longer be limited to regions afar, but may include the U.S. homeland. The United States could well confront the possibility of going to war abroad int he face of significant devastation in the homeland-dividing forces between homeland catastrophe relief operations and combat abroad, or even facing the possibility that deploy and supply of U.S. military forces could be delayed and disrupted." The report is divided into four chapters addressing homeland defense, DOD roles and responsibilities, assurance of deployment and supply, and building one national homeland defense team that encompasses all levels of government and the private sector. Appendices contain relevant legislation and directives for DOD in homeland security and defense and selected excerpts from the "Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support."

  United States. Defense Science Board

  2009-03
• Guide to Enterprise Password Management (Draft)

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  "Passwords are used in many ways to protect data, systems, and networks. For example, passwords are used to authenticate users of operating systems and applications such as email, labor recording, and remote access. Passwords are also used to protect files and other stored information, such as password-protecting a single compressed file, a cryptographic key, or an encrypted hard drive. In addition, passwords are often used in less visible ways; for example, a biometric device may generate a password based on a fingerprint scan, and that password is then used for authentication. This publication provides recommendations for password management, which is the process of defining, implementing, and maintaining password policies throughout an enterprise. Effective password management reduces the risk of compromise of password-based authentication systems. Organizations need to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of passwords so that all authorized users-and no unauthorized users-can use passwords successfully as needed. Integrity and availability should be ensured by typical data security controls, such as using access control lists to prevent attackers from overwriting passwords and having secured backups of password files. Ensuring the confidentiality of passwords is considerably more challenging and involves a number of security controls along with decisions involving the characteristics of the passwords themselves. For example, requiring that passwords be long and complex makes it less likely that attackers will guess or crack them, but it also makes the passwords harder for users to remember, and thus more likely to be stored insecurely."

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)

  Souppaya, Murugiah; Scarfone, Karen

  2009-04
• National Security Bibliography - April 2009 [bibliography]

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  This Bibliography published by the Air University's Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center provides a set of links which include Internet resources, books, documents and periodicals highlighting a range of national security topics.

  Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center; Air University (U.S.)

  2009-04
• Letter from Vice President Biden on Oversight of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [April 23, 2009]

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  "Vice President Biden today sent the following letter to the Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Joseph Lieberman and Ranking Member Susan Collins, detailing current and upcoming Recovery Act oversight efforts and expressing his desire to continue to work with them to ensure that Recovery Act spending meets the highest standards for accountability and oversight." Included in this document is a copy of the letter from the Vice President.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-23
• President Obama Signs Alabama Disaster Declaration [April 28, 2009]

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  "The President today [April 28, 2009] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds during the period of March 25 to April 3, 2009. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds in Baldwin, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lamar, Marengo, Perry, Russell, Washington, and Wilcox Counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Albert Lewis has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] said that damage surveys are continuing in other areas, and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are fully completed."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-28
• Vice President Biden Visits Serious Materials Chicago Window Factory: Plant Reopening Thanks to Recovery Act Investments in Weatherization and Energy Efficiency [April 27, 2009]

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  "Vice President Joe Biden today [April 27, 2009] visited Serious Materials Chicago, a window factory that is reopening thanks to increased demand for energy-saving building products as a result of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investments in weatherization and energy programs and energy efficiency tax credits. Joining him for the visit were United States Senators Dick Durbin and Roland Burris, Mayor Richard Daley and Kevin Surace, CEO of Serious Materials [...]The factory, which previously housed Republic Windows and Doors, closed in December 2008 when the company declared bankruptcy, leaving over 260 union workers unemployed without warning. In February 2009, Serious Materials acquired the assets of the factory, and in early March -- just days after the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law -- the company announced its intention to reopen the factory and rehire the employees to meet demand under the Recovery Act."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-27
• President Obama Meets with Family Struggling with College Costs, Underscores Need to Eliminate Wasteful Spending in Federal Student Loan Program, Reinvest Savings in Making College More Affordable [April 27, 2009]

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  "Today [April 24, 2009], President Barack Obama met with a family struggling to afford the cost of college and underscored his commitment to cutting wasteful spending on federal student loans by ending taxpayer subsidies to banks. President Obama discussed the strain that rising tuition costs are placing on middle class families and his proposal to end the private Federal Family Education Loans program that lines the pockets of the banks who serve as middlemen while costing the American people $5 billion a year. 'The banks and lenders who have reaped a windfall from these subsidies have mobilized an army of lobbyists to try and keep things the way they are,' President Obama said. 'They are gearing up for a battle. And so am I. They will fight for their special interests. I will fight for America's students, and their families.' The press release includes information about President Obama's proposal."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-24
• President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts [April 27, 2009]

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  "Today, [April 27, 2009] President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Eric Goosby, Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator, Department of State; and Paul N. Stockton, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense and Americas' Security Affairs), Department of Defense."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-27
• President Obama Signs Arkansas Disaster Declaration [April 27, 2009]

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  "The President today [April 27, 2009] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes on April 9, 2009. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Miller, Polk, and Sevier. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. W. Michael Moore has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-27
• Statement from Louis Caldera, Director White House Military Office, on Air Force One Flight Over New York [April 27, 2009]

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  Louis Caldera, Director White House Military Office, in a statement on April 27, 2009, apologized for the "confusion and disruption" in regards to the flight of Air Force One over New York City.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-27
• U.S. Treasury Department 100 Days Progress Report

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  "From the beginning of [the Obama] Administration, we have confronted extraordinary challenges: a severe recession here and around the world; a catastrophic loss of trust and confidence in our financial system; unprecedented foreclosure rates; small businesses struggling to stay afloat; millions of Americans worried about losing their jobs and their savings; and a deep uncertainty about what tomorrow holds. The current economic challenges that the United States faces requires bold and comprehensive action. Treasury has responded to these challenges with a number of programs and initiatives to reignite growth, restore our financial system, and strengthen the economy. Historically, the Treasury Department has affected Americans in their daily lives in many different ways it collects the taxes that build the roads, funds health care programs and protects our security. But under this Administration and during these crucial times, Treasury is helping individuals and families in even more immediate ways. With meaningful tax credits putting money back into hardworking Americans' pockets, strong leadership in the global economic crisis and new comprehensive programs that help stabilize the economy, implementation of financial regulatory reform, and Treasury's work with agencies across the government on issues like mortgage foreclosure prevention--Treasury is acting to address all facets of this complicated economic crisis. While there is still more work to be done, Treasury has accomplished more in these first weeks than many countries accomplish in years, and we will cont unprecedented pace to restore balance and growth to our economy."

  United States. Department of the Treasury

  2009-04-29
• Navigating Your Agency's Path to Intelligence-Led Policing

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  "'Navigating Your Agency's Path to Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP)' serves as an overview for implementing the ILP framework within a law enforcement agency. The ILP approach is a process for enhancing law enforcement agency effectiveness. It also provides an organizational approach to gather and use many sources of information and intelligence to make timely and targeted strategic, operational, and tactical decisions, thereby enhancing law enforcement effectiveness. This document provides information on how the ILP framework can support existing law enforcement policing strategies. The key elements of ILP include executive commitment and involvement; collaboration and coordination throughout all levels of the agency; tasking and coordination; collection, planning, and operation; analytic capabilities; awareness, education, and training; end-user feedback; and reassessment of the process. Overarching all of these factors are effective information sharing processes. Understanding each of these elements provides the planning, organizational, and administrative steps necessary to implement ILP. This document also provides insight regarding the challenges of ILP implementation. The issues outlined can be mitigated through proper planning and preparation."

  United States. Department of Justice

  2009-02
• Weekly Address: President Obama Announces Steps to Reform Government and Promote Fiscal Discipline [April 25, 2009]

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  "In his weekly address [April 25, 2009], President Barack Obama reiterated his call for fiscal discipline and outlined the steps his administration will take to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. First, the President called on Congress to pass PAYGO legislation. Next, the administration will create incentives for agencies to cut costs and identify savings. Third, the administration will establish a process for every government employee to submit their ideas on how their agency can save money and perform better. Finally, the administration will reach outside of Washington for ideas by convening a forum on reforming government for the 21st century later this year." This document contains the President's prepared remarks.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2009-04-25