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2010 U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Annual Report on Intellectual Property Enforcement
"As described in the Joint Strategic Plan, the U.S. Government supports strengthened intellectual property enforcement in order to grow the U.S. economy; create jobs for American workers and support for U.S. exports; promote innovation and the security of America's comparative advantage in the global economy; protect consumer trust and safety; protect national and economic security; and validate rights protected under our Constitution. I want to re-emphasize our commitment to these purposes and what we have been doing, and will do, to support them."
United States. Executive Office of the President
2011-02
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Joint Force Quarterly: Issue 94, July 2019
"NDU [National Defense University] Press produces Joint Force Quarterly [JFQ] in concert with ongoing education and research at National Defense University in support of the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. JFQ is the Chairman's joint military and security studies journal designed to inform and educate national security professionals on joint and integrated operations; whole of government contributions to national security policy and strategy; homeland security; and developments in training and joint military education to better equip America's military and security apparatus to meet tomorrow's challenges while protecting freedom today." Highlighted in this issue are the following: Social Media as Force Multiplier; An Interview with Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy; and The Atmospheric Littoral.
National Defense University Press
2019-07
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Assessing the Role of the United States in the World, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, February 27, 2019
This is the February 27, 2019 hearing titled "Assessing the Role of the United States in the World," held before the House Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of James E. Risch: "It is no secret that China seeks to surpass us both economically and militarily. One of the primary ways they have attempted to do this is by stealing our technology and intellectual property. The Chinese use American innovation to put our people out of work and stack the rules of the global economy in their favor. […] As to Russia, the Russian Government is making efforts to return us to the 1960s, attempting to reignite a nuclear arms race by cheating on nearly all of its arms control agreements. In doing so, Putin is confirming over and over again what many of us already know, and it is time to reexamine and reset our nuclear nonproliferation architecture and that must include China. While our strategic competition with China and Russia is a more recent development, the threats of the post-9/11 world remain. It is an accomplishment that today ISIS [Islamic State of Iraq and Syria] is on the ropes and al Qaeda is in retreat." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James E. Risch, Robert Menendez, William J. Burns, and Stephen J. Hadley.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020
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Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy
From the Introduction: "The 2014 'Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy' (Strategy) articulates the U.S. framework for reducing the threats associated with drugs at the border and is guided by the following strategic goal and six strategic objectives: (1) Enhance intelligence and information-sharing capabilities and processes associated with the Caribbean border; (2) Interdict illicit drugs and drug proceeds at and between U.S. ports of entry in the Caribbean; (3) Interdict illicit drugs and illicit drug proceeds in the air and maritime domains in and around the Caribbean border; maximize evidence and intelligence collection to support criminal investigations leading to associated and higher echelon networks; (4) Disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations operating in and around the Caribbean border; (5) Substantially reduce the level of drug related violent crime in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; and (6) Strengthen communities and reduce the demand for drugs. Each of the Strategy's six chapters addresses one of the Strategic Objectives by including background, providing a summary of supporting actions, and identifying the Federal agencies responsible for coordinating and executing these actions. […] Federal agencies participate in a variety of activities directly impacting drug-related violent crime in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Due to the limited interior landmass and unique nature of the Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands maritime borders, Federal collaboration with state, local, and territorial law enforcement agencies is one of the major areas of emphasis within the Strategy. By building upon existing architecture, identifying needed resources, and enlisting state and local law enforcement in a genuine partnership, this Strategy will enable the Nation to address the threat in a comprehensive manner."
United States. White House Office
2015-01
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Hong Kong's Summer of Discontent and U.S. Policy Responses, Hearing Before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, September 17, 2019
This is the September 17, 2019 hearing titled "Hong Kong's Summer of Discontent and U.S. Policy Responses," held before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. From the opening statement of James P. McGovern: "This is the second China Commission hearing this year on the situation in Hong Kong. During our May hearing, the Commission heard compelling testimony from Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates, including Martin Lee and Nathan Law, who expressed serious concerns about the extradition bill that was quickly moving toward becoming law at that time. That legislation would have put anyone in Hong Kong, including U.S. citizens, at risk of extradition to mainland China where a lack of due process and custodial abuse have been well documented. Over the last 16 weeks, millions of people from all walks of life in Hong Kong have taken to the streets in an unprecedented and sustained show of unity. The protesters have inspired the world and have risked their lives, their health, their jobs, and their education to fight for the future of Hong Kong. Thank you for your courage and thank you for your bravery. We stand in solidarity with you." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joshua Wong, Denise Ho, Sunny Cheung, Sharon Hom, and Daniel Garrett.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Performance and Accountability Report, Fiscal Year 2014
From the Introduction: "The United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) combines CBP's Annual Performance Report with its audited financial statements, assurances on internal control, accountability reporting, and Agency assessments. CBP's PAR provides program, financial, and performance information that enables Congress and the public to assess its performance as it relates to the CBP mission. [...] The CBP PAR summarizes the Agency's major mission strategies (i.e. programs and initiatives) under our strategic goals and objectives, as outlined in CBP's revised strategic plan - CBP Vision and Strategy 2020."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Office of Trade
2014?
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2016 U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Annual Report on Intellectual Property Enforcement
From the Introduction: "In June 2013, the Administration issued a three-year Joint Strategic Plan, reaffirming the Administration's continued efforts to elevate intellectual property enforcement issues across the U.S. Government and internationally. This Annual Report covers Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, and represents the third and final report on the intellectual property enforcement (and related) activities of the Federal Government under the last year of the '2013-2016 Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement'."
United States. Executive Office of the President
2017-01
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2019 National Drug Threat Assessment
From the Executive Summary: "The 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA) is a comprehensive strategic assessment of the threat posed to the United States by domestic and international drug trafficking and the abuse of both licit and illicit drugs. The report combines federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement reporting; public health data; open source reporting; and intelligence from other government agencies to determine which substances and criminal organizations represent the greatest threat to the United States."
United States. Drug Enforcement Administration
2019-12
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Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress [February 2019]
"During the past two years, President Trump and his Administration have worked to promote strong intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, both domestically and abroad. As part of an integrated approach, the Trump Administration views our intellectual property strategy, policy and enforcement efforts, together, as key to helping secure the future of our innovative economy and to maintaining our competitive advantage. The Trump Administration's Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress, developed by the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, brings together the combined and coordinated efforts of the White House, the Departments of Commerce, Justice, Homeland Security, State, Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Copyright Office. This report was originally mandated to be submitted by the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator a decade ago by the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008, and builds upon that framework to provide an overview of the Trump Administration's intellectual property enforcement strategy and policy efforts. For the United States' approach to intellectual property and innovation policy to be successful, it must continue to be a combined effort that includes all branches of government, the private sector, and our international partners."
United States. Executive Office of the President
2019-02
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Privacy Impact Assessment for the FALCON Search & Analysis System
"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is establishing a consolidated information management system called FALCON Search & Analysis System (hereafter, FALCON-SA). This system enables ICE law enforcement and homeland security personnel to search, analyze and visualize volumes of existing information in support of ICE's mission to enforce and investigate violations of U.S. criminal and administrative laws. ICE agents, criminal research specialists, and intelligence analysts use FALCON-SA to conduct research that support the production of law enforcement intelligence products, provide lead information for investigative inquiry and follow-up, assist in the conduct of ICE criminal and administrative investigations, assist in the disruption of terrorist or other criminal activity, and discover previously unknown connections among existing ICE investigations. ICE's use of the system is always predicated on homeland security, law enforcement, and intelligence activities. FALCON-SA is an internal system used only by ICE. In order to mitigate privacy and security risks associated with the deployment of FALCON-SA, ICE has built technical safeguards into the system and developed a governance process that includes the operational components of ICE Homeland Security Investigations, the oversight functions of the ICE Privacy Office, Office Principal Legal Advisor, and Office of the Chief Information Officer. This Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is necessary because FALCON-SA accesses and stores personally identifiable information (PII) retrieved from DHS, other government agencies, and commercially available databases. It is also necessary to provide public notice of the existence of FALCON-SA and to publicly document the privacy protections that are in place for the system."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-11-02
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Participation in a Special Citizenship Ceremony for Adopted Children [November 8, 2012]
On November 8, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas to participate in a special citizenship ceremony for adopted children, in recognition of National Adoption Month. 'We have a strong tradition of welcoming immigrants who come here from around the world, to seek better lives for themselves and their families, and to contribute to our country,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'I am proud to recognize these young Americans today as we commemorate National Adoption Month.' During the ceremony, Secretary Napolitano administered the 'Oath of Allegiance' and delivered remarks congratulating the 20 adopted children--and their families--who come from 7 different nations: China, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Nepal, South Korea and Thailand."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-08
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Justice Information Sharing: A 2010-2012 Strategic Action Plan, Accomplishments and Status Report [Updated November 2012]
"'Building communities of trust' while reducing crime and improving the administration of justice remains a primary goal of the justice community. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has been working with partners to support implementation of national policy, practices, and technology solutions to improve information sharing capacity, while emphasizing the importance of privacy, civil rights, and civil liberty protections. A key dynamic in these efforts is the longstanding partnership between BJA and DOJ's Global Justice Information Sharing (Global) Initiative, represented through the Global Advisory Committee (GAC). Since 1998, the GAC has been 'the' voice to the U.S. Attorney General on key justice-related information sharing issues, such as privacy and civil liberties protections, intelligence sharing, and the criticality of standards-based implementation. Global operates under the guidance and leadership of BJA, and as such, all parties benefit: BJA receives invaluable state, local, and tribal recommendations on priority information sharing issues, and the Global practitioners are provided with information about promising practices and solutions. As communities face challenges resulting from crime, economic hardship, and budget constraints, it is essential for BJA to identify and support national information sharing initiatives. Effective and efficient information sharing leverages limited resources and has had a significant positive impact on improving the quality of life, economy, and safety in our communities. For example, the improved sharing of intelligence information among federal, state, local, and tribal communities is enabling designated fusion centers to be more effective in preventing and resolving crimes as well as protecting the community against possible terrorist threats."
United States. Bureau of Justice Assistance
2012-11
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to West Virginia and New York [November 3, 2012]
On November 3, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to West Virginia and New York where she met with state and local officials, first responders and volunteers to discuss ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. Secretary Napolitano reiterated the ongoing support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the rest of the federal family as local communities continue to respond to and recover from the storm. 'The President has made clear that our top priority continues to be making sure we are surging resources where they are needed, as fast as possible. And that's what we are committed to doing,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'The federal government, including FEMA and all of DHS, is here to support the needs of local communities in their recovery -- and we will be here for the duration.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-03
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Secretary Napolitano Issues Temporary, Blanket Jones Act Waiver [November 2, 2012]
On November 2, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "As a result of impacts caused by Hurricane Sandy, today Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano issued a temporary, blanket waiver of the Jones Act to immediately allow additional oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter Northeastern ports, to provide additional fuel resources to the region. 'The Administration's highest priority is ensuring the health and safety of those impacted by Hurricane Sandy and this waiver will remove a potential obstacle to bringing additional fuel to the storm damaged region,' said Secretary Napolitano. Secretary Napolitano's action immediately allows additional ships, that would otherwise be barred, to begin shipping petroleum products from the Gulf of Mexico to Northeastern ports, increasing the access to fuel in the storm damaged region. The waiver is operative through November 13th."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-02
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to New Jersey [November 4, 2012]
On November 4, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to New Jersey where she met with state and local officials, first responders and volunteers to discuss ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. Secretary Napolitano reiterated the ongoing support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the rest of the federal family as local communities continue to respond to and recover from the storm. 'Across New Jersey and all the impacted states, we are continuing to deploy people, assets, and resources in response to this storm,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'The federal government, including FEMA and all of DHS, is here to support this recovery and we are going to stand together with you, make sure resources are getting to you, and continue to help you recover from this devastating storm.' In Monmouth County, N.J., Secretary Napolitano visited a shelter at Monmouth University and the FEMA Emergency Operations Center and Point of Distribution (POD) site at the Holy Family School where she met with Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone and Rush Holt, Union Beach Mayor Paul Smith and other state and local officials to view response and recovery efforts."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-04
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Statement by Director of Communications Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to New Jersey [November 3, 2012]
On November 3, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to New Jersey tomorrow, Nov. 4, to meet with Governor Chris Christie and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, and other state and local officials and view ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-03
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Statement by Director of Communications Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to New York [November 4, 2012]
On November 4, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, N.Y., tomorrow, Nov. 5, to meet with state and local officials and view ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-04
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Secretary Napolitano Provides Additional Assistance to Further Expedite Debris Removal Following Hurricane Sandy [November 5, 2012]
On November 5, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "As a result of impacts caused by Hurricane Sandy, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced, in the latest effort to cut through red tape, a new effort to enhance and expedite removal of debris in the communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy. 'The Administration remains committed to bringing all resources to bear to ensure the safety of communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy by facilitating response and recovery efforts,' said Secretary Napolitano. The Interim Final Rule, issued under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, assists state, tribal and local governments with the response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-05
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to Connecticut and New York [November 1, 2012]
On November 1, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Connecticut and New York where she met with state and local officials, first responders, and volunteers, and surveyed ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. Secretary Napolitano reiterated the ongoing support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the rest of the federal family as local communities continue to respond to and recover from the storm. Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino will travel to Staten Island, N.Y., tomorrow. 'In the face of this disaster, we have seen individuals and communities coming together, neighbors helping each other, and people determined to recover and rebuild and come back even stronger,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'The federal government, including FEMA and all of DHS, is here to support the needs of these communities and help them recover and rebuild -- and we will be here for the duration.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-01
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Calls to State and Local Officials to Discuss Response and Recovery Efforts to Hurricane Sandy [October 31, 2012]
On October 31, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today reached out to the governors of Kentucky, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania; the mayors of Philadelphia; Cleveland; and Charleston, W.V.; and members of the Connecticut, Delaware and New York congressional delegations to make sure their teams have the support they need as they continue to respond to and recover from Hurricane Sandy. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and communities in the Mid-Atlantic states who have been affected by this storm,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'At the direction of President Obama, DHS and FEMA continue to lean forward to support the needs of these communities and help them recover and rebuild, in the immediate days ahead and over the long term.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-31
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Statement by Director of Communications Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Staten Island, New York [November 1, 2012]
On November 1, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino will travel to Staten Island, N.Y., tomorrow, Nov. 2, to meet with state and local officials and view ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-01
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Statement by Director of Communications Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Connecticut and New York [October 31, 2012]
On October 31, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to Connecticut and New York tomorrow, Nov. 1, to meet with state and local officials and view ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-31
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DHS and Canada Public Safety Announce Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation [October 26, 2012]
On October 26, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews today announced the Cybersecurity Action Plan, which aims to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation through enhanced integration and collaboration of joint cybersecurity activities between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Public Safety Canada. This Action Plan represents just one of many important efforts between the US and Canada to deepen strong bilateral cybersecurity cooperation and advance the objectives articulated in the February 2011 declaration, 'Beyond the Border: A Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competiveness,' which is aimed at defending and protecting critical infrastructure, ensuring resiliency of our mutual assets, and securing a free and open cyberspace. 'The Cybersecurity Action Plan reinforces the robust relationship between DHS and Public Safety Canada,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'We look forward to continuing our work together to increase the resiliency of our networks, enhance public-private partnerships, and build a culture of shared responsibility.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-26
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Examining the Department of Defense's Deployment to the U.S.-Mexico Border, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, June 20, 2019
This is the June 20, 2019 hearing on "Examining the Department of Defense's Deployment to the U.S.-Mexico Border," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations of the Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Kathleen M. Rice: "The subcommittee is meeting today to receive testimony on examining the Department of Defense's deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border. [...] The DoD's presence on the border is not new. Their support of DHS operations has indeed evolved over the past year. Right now it would appear that this administration is testing the limits of that relationship." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Carla Provost, Robert G. Salesses, and Michael T. McGuire.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Eradicating Ebola: Lessons Learned and Medical Advancements, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, June 4, 2019
This is the June 4, 2019 hearing on "Eradicating Ebola: Lessons Learned and Medical Advancements," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Karen Bass: "So, today we are here to discuss the eradication of Ebola and some of the medical advancements and lessons learned in trying to suppress this deadly disease. Ebola is one of the deadliest viral diseases in the world and has become a part of the global health landscape." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Tim Ziemer and Robert Redfield.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane Investigation (Revised December 2019)
From the Background: "The Department of Justice (Department) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) undertook this review to examine certain actions by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department during an FBI investigation opened on July 31, 2016, known as 'Crossfire Hurricane,' into whether individuals associated with the Donald J. Trump for President Campaign were coordinating, wittingly or unwittingly, with the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of the Inspector General
2019-12
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World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers 2019
From the Webpage: "WMEAT [World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers] 2019, the 37th edition of World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers (WMEAT), published in December 2019, covers the years 2007 through 2017. The year 2017 was not covered in any previous edition of WMEAT. WMEAT 2019, like other recent editions of WMEAT, is published only online, not in hardcopy; the statistical tables are published only in spreadsheet format. WMEAT 2019 consists of four downloadable documents: 1. 'WMEAT 2019 Introduction and Overview', a PDF document. 2. 'WMEAT 2019 Table I Military Expenditures And Armed Forces Personnel, 2007 2017', an Excel spreadsheet workbook. 3. 'WMEAT 2019 Tables II IV Arms Transfer Deliveries, 2007 2017', an Excel spreadsheet workbook. 4. 'WMEAT 2019 Sources Data And Methods', a PDF document."
United States. Department of State
2019-12
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Crime in the United States, 2011
"The FBI's UCR [Uniform Crime Reporting] Program is a nationwide, cooperative statistical effort of more than 18,000 city, university and college, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies voluntarily reporting data on crimes brought to their attention. Since 1930, the FBI has administered the UCR Program and continued to assess and monitor the nature and type of crime in the Nation. The program's primary objective is to generate reliable information for use in law enforcement administration, operation, and management; over the years, however, the data have become one of the country's leading social indicators. Criminologists, sociologists, legislators, municipal planners, the media, and other students of criminal justice use the data for varied research and planning purposes. In 2011, law enforcement agencies active in the UCR Program represented more than 304 million United States inhabitants (97.8 percent of the total population). The coverage amounted to 98.8 percent of the population in Metropolitan Statistical Areas, 92.3 percent of the population in cities outside metropolitan areas, and 93.1 percent of the population in nonmetropolitan counties."
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
2012
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to New York [November 5, 2012]
On November 5, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to New York where she met with state and local officials, first responders and volunteers to discuss ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. Secretary Napolitano reiterated the ongoing support from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the rest of the federal family for communities in impacted states, as response efforts continue. 'Across New York and all the impacted states, we are continuing to deploy people, assets, and resources in response to this storm,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'Together, we have made a lot of progress, but we know the road ahead will be long and recovery will take time. Our commitment is to be here for the duration -- to work with you, support you, make sure you have the resources you need, and help you emerge even stronger.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-11-05
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Responding to the Rise in Violent Extremism in the Sahel
From the Highlights: "[1] Violent activity involving militant Islamist groups in the Sahel--primarily the Macina Liberation Front, the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, and Ansaroul Islam--has doubled every year since 2015. [2] Employing asymmetric tactics and close coordination, these militant groups have amplified local grievances and intercommunal differences as a means of mobilizing recruitment and fostering antigovernment sentiments in marginalized communities. [3] Given the complex social dimensions of this violence, Sahelian governments should make more concerted efforts to bolster solidarity with affected communities while asserting a more robust and mobile security presence in contested regions."
National Defense University. Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Le Roux, Pauline
2019-12
