http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/homeland-security.xmlHomeland Security - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {286F48DA-3F84-445D-A8A8-569BA1B74959}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/boston-act-of-terror-reinforce-homeland-security-policiesSteven P. Bucci, Ph.D., Steven BucciWashington should reinforce its current approach to homeland security with responsible reforms.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:40:00 -0400{1BF8E52F-2648-4B87-8943-77239A4E47D0}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/counterterrorism-heritage-foundation-recommendationsThe Heritage Foundation, The Heritage FoundationThere are several policies that U.S. can and should pursue to secure the homeland from a wide spectrum of threats.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:19:00 -0400{0D92385B-59C5-45F4-AE83-C313FD07028C}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/homeland-security-developing-a-strategic-road-map-for-the-futureMatt A. Mayer, Matt MayerThe QHSR presents DHS with a great opportunity to repurpose itself while building credibility on Capitol Hill.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:45:00 -0400{2381F10E-F0F6-4AA8-A28F-5D2808BF3430}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/chemical-security-risk-based-solutions-key-to-fixing-flawsJessica Zuckerman, David Inserra, Jessica Zuckerman, David InserraInstead of perpetuating burdensome regulations, CFATS should be reformed to take a truly risk-based approach to chemical security.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:04:00 -0400{EBDB2309-EB89-422C-94F0-63E6CE1D777F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/new-national-counterterrorism-center-guidelines-require-strong-oversightJohn Malcolm, Jessica Zuckerman, Andrew Kloster, John Malcolm, Jessica Zuckerman, Andrew KlosterGiven recent terrorist actions, such as the 2009 Fort Hood attack and the attempted Christmas Day bombing, the new guidelines are needed.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{8B41DFF9-95F3-487E-A826-441C7B5D8968}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/the-second-quadrennial-homeland-security-review-setting-priorities-for-the-next-four-yearsJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman, Matt A. Mayer, Paul Rosenzweig, Brian Slattery, James Carafano, Jessica Zuckerman, Matt Mayer, Paul Rosenzweig, Brian SlatteryTen years later, the concept of homeland security has come to embody an “all hazards” approach, focusing not only on terror threats, but also on natural disasters and technological accidents.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{078BC6B0-91BA-47E6-8F5B-3135729516E2}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/1/put-hagel-on-hot-seat-at-hearingPeter Brookes, Peter BrookesMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{B1D3D018-B0DB-46AB-9B1D-F24820A59105}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/5-key-steps-for-homeland-security-as-napolitano-stays-on-in-dhsPaul Rosenzweig, Jessica Zuckerman, Paul Rosenzweig, Jessica ZuckermanWhat DHS needs now is not a massive reorganization but a strong strategic vision oriented around key priorities for the next four years.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:54:00 -0500{7DB63FD6-A6AA-427F-8C45-C6BCA36603B4}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/54th-terror-plot-against-the-us-qazi-brothers-plotJessica Zuckerman, Jessica ZuckermanThwarting the 54th terror plot against the U.S. is a reminder that terrorism is still alive and well and that the U.S. must remain vigilant.Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:45:00 -0500{3A6BF7A7-AC79-4C38-ADFC-A73302355978}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/hurricane-sandy-disaster-aid-request-too-bigMatt A. Mayer, Matt MayerThe Administration’s request for funding for recovery related to Hurricane Sandy is an act of willful fiscal negligence.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:03:00 -0500{9280F751-A09C-41DC-8292-5DBCEEF9B7D9}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/11/fire-grants-do-not-reauthorize-femas-ineffective-programDavid B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D., David MuhlhausenFire grants administered by FEMA are ineffective at reducing deaths and injuries to firefighters or civilians and should therefore be defunded.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:54:00 -0500{188B8310-1A49-4C4B-BFCE-CE5964D9F3B7}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/11/five-lessons-from-hurricane-sandyMatt A. Mayer, Matt MayerHurricane Sandy provides an opportunity to teach America’s political class a few old lessons about disaster relief.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:06:00 -0500{B73A90CE-DB5B-454D-BF4B-FB28957BBC68}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/11/real-id-compliance-enhancing-security-respecting-liberty-and-reducing-fraudJessica Zuckerman, Jessica ZuckermanCongress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, calling on all 50 states to meet minimum security standards for issuing driver’s licenses and state IDs.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:27:00 -0500{EFA62D2C-A936-4D3E-968C-466907DB4DA0}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/10/terror-plot-foiled-in-new-york-bombing-targets-us-financial-hubJessica Zuckerman, Jessica ZuckermanThis latest attempted attack serves as a stark reminder that terrorists continue to plot against America.Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:17:00 -0400{C3168146-9686-436B-A239-BB4A1A87F07C}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2012/10/bucci-libya-americas-newsroomSteven Bucci, Steven P. Bucci, Ph.D.Senior Research Fellow Steven Bucci discusses the Administration's lack of knowledge and lapse in intelligence regarding the anti-American attacks in Libya on Fox News' 'America's Newsroom'. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400{11113B40-D905-4E5B-ACAD-FF360AA0F028}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/10/domestic-counterterrorism-enterprise-time-to-streamlineMichael P Downing, Matt A. Mayer, Michael Downing, Matt MayerRather than add additional components to the system, law enforcement officials should streamline the domestic counterterrorism enterprise.Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:30:00 -0400{FECC834D-021A-4EBC-B196-A56D03CE9C17}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/09/national-terrorism-threat-level-color-coded-system-not-missedJessica Zuckerman, Jessica ZuckermanThe new National Terrorism Advisory System is an improvement over the old system, allowing better information sharing about terrorist threats.Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:23:00 -0400{592B804D-7432-4882-A888-3B4CB1783ADE}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/09/chicago-bombing-attempt-marks-52-terror-plots-since-911Jessica Zuckerman, Jessica ZuckermanThe recent Chicago bombing attempt is the 52nd terror plot thwarted since September 11, 2001, thanks to successes in combating terrorism.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:19:00 -0400{363DA20D-52E9-46C5-A75A-BEC07A988C64}http://www.heritage.org/research/testimony/2012/09/next-steps-for-transportation-securityJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoThe best way to prevent more days like 9/11 is to spend our unremarkable days preparingTue, 11 Sep 2012 17:23:00 -0400{8151A377-F434-43BB-8B95-3609F0561208}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/09/for-homeland-security-its-bureaucracy-as-usualEdwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., Edwin FeulnerOn Sept. 10, 2001, I flew back to Washington from Frankfurt, Germany, with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. We discussed a host of domestic and foreign policy issues before landing at Washington Dulles International Airport on that bright, crisp day. Neither of us had any idea how our worlds, and the worlds of every American — indeed, of everyone “on the planet,” as Newt often says — would be completely upended within the next 24 hours.Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400