Report highlights terrorist conviction rate
A new report out of Syracuse University shows that more the 6,400 people have been prosecuted for terrorist activity but few have been convicted. Of those convicted only five has …
On the Homefront – the HSDL Blog
Workshop on Public Safety Communications
At the request of Congress, the Congressional Research Service hosted a workshop on the interoperability of communications for first responders. Respresentitives from government and the private sector heard about the …
Free and Secure Trade on Southwest Border
On December 4th, Secretary Tom Ridge announced the inauguration of a key U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program to counter terrorism and to facilitate trade between the U.S./Mexico border. …
Nanotechnology bill signed into law
On 12/3/2003 President Bush signed into law the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, which authorizes funding for nanotechnology research and development (R&D) over four years, starting in FY …
New Anthrax Vaccine on its way
A new dual action anthrax vaccine that simultaneously targets anthrax infection and intoxification is currently being developed both protecting and treating people exposed to anthrax. This and several topics were …
Nuclear weapons and rogue states
On December 2nd, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, John Bolton, made remarks on “Nuclear Weapons and Rogue States: Challenge and Response.” He specifically comments on the risks …
Dept. of State launches student web site
The U.S. Department of State launched a new web site this month for elementary, middle and high school students designed to encourage interest in international issues and events, as well …
SARS Study highlights public health needs
In a newly released report on the public health community’s response to SARS, several recommendations valuable in responding to bioterrorism are stressed. To read a sysnopsis go to http://php.louisville.edu/ur/ocm/news/release.php?relid=374 Article …
Military looks to Global Communications
Citing a need for more real time information in warfighting, the U.S. Military is working towards developing a global communications system. Future communications systems would include a unified radio system …
Cutting Chemical Risks for Wastewater Treatment
The Environmental Defense group just released their new report Eliminating Hometown Hazards: Cutting Chemical Risks at Wastewater Treatment Facilities “Thousands of wastewater treatment facilities exist across the United States. Many …