U.S. Missions worldwide have already benefited from the two-year-old Diplomatic Readiness Initiative, a program to hire qualified people for critical positions abroad, including Foreign Service specialists, generalists, and Civil Service […]
Diplomatic Readiness Initiative makes difference →
In an effort to better screen suspected terrorists, the intelligence community has enacted the Terrorist Screening Center. The center, which will be administered by the FBI will consolidate terrorist watchlists
Terrorist screening center debuts →
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
Report highlights terrorist conviction rate →
On December 8th, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched the Listo Campaign, a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate Spanish-speaking Americans and residents to prepare for
Dept. of Homeland Security Listo Campaign →
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
Workshop on Public Safety Communications →
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.
Free and Secure Trade on Southwest Border →
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
Nanotechnology bill signed into law →
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
New Anthrax Vaccine on its way →
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
Nuclear weapons and rogue states →
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
Dept. of State launches student web site →
