http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/homeland-security.xmlHomeland Security - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {230E3602-C5C2-45C7-958B-3C36B4FFA00E}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/fema-s-refusal-to-reform-congress-and-the-federalization-of-natural-disastersMatt MayerCongress can no longer simply give FEMA another round of taxpayer dollars to maintain the status quo.Fri, 18 May 2012 14:01:00 -0400{26D0215D-5931-4128-B75A-3DBE8C80D370}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/51st-bomb-terror-plot-proves-continued-threat-of-al-qaedaSteven Bucci, Ph.D., Jessica ZuckermanThe 51st publicly known thwarted terrorist attack against the U.S. since 9/11 is a reminder of the continued threat of al-Qaeda and its affiliates.Tue, 08 May 2012 19:16:00 -0400{9F40EBD4-547B-44CD-8939-10457A7E4440}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/foiled-anarchist-plot-shows-why-all-threats-approach-is-neededJessica ZuckermanThe U.S. should continue to build its capabilities to combat all terrorist threats and thwart plots long before the public is in danger.Tue, 01 May 2012 16:12:00 -0400{4D10B73B-A46C-4FFB-8DF9-27349CAFC3DA}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/one-year-later-lessons-from-recovery-after-the-great-eastern-japan-earthquakeThe Heritage FoundationThe Heritage Foundation has identified four areas that are critical to responding to a catastrophe: recovery and resiliency of critical infrastructure, environmental remediation, compensation and disaster assistance, and population resiliencyThu, 26 Apr 2012 17:09:00 -0400{8112B479-25B9-473D-A5F9-E5D3970B9564}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/fifty-terror-plots-foiled-since-9-11-the-homegrown-threat-and-the-long-war-on-terrorismJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Steven Bucci, Ph.D., Jessica ZuckermanIn 2007, The Heritage Foundation became the first and only organization to track thwarted terrorist attacks against the United States. That year, Heritage reported that at least 19 publicly known terrorist attacks against the United States had been foiled since 9/11. Today, that number stands at 50. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:14:00 -0400{E26619CD-6D3B-47A3-A8C4-B58EE765E2A0}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/cyber-intelligence-sharing-and-protection-act-promotes-cybersecurityPaul RosenzweigCISPA avoids potentially harmful regulations and uses the resourcefulness of the private sector to make the nation more secure.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:47:00 -0400{0150263D-C6AC-46D0-8559-BA357BA13E74}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/jolt-act-visa-waiver-program-and-travel-promotionJessica ZuckermanThe U.S. should reform its broken visa system by reducing unnecessary barriers.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:53:00 -0400{B8270209-5634-42C3-8693-99667B5F446A}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/visa-waiver-program-consequences-of-non-complianceJessica ZuckermanIt is time for DHS to make consequences clear for nations that resist full compliance with information-sharing agreements under the Visa Waiver Program. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:06:00 -0400{02357BA6-FA0E-4844-A23E-FC4AF7266245}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/federalism-and-its-vital-role-in-counterterrorismMatt MayerLocal law enforcement agencies need the flexibility and authority to design counterterrorism programs that best fit their respective jurisdictions.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:18:00 -0400{4DC60EA0-D5CE-4A1F-943C-0E6BB292845B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/the-2013-homeland-security-budget-misplaced-prioritiesJessica ZuckermanAs the Department of Homeland Security approaches its tenth anniversary, it is an opportune time for the Administration and Congress to enhance key capabilities within the homeland security enterprise.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:54:00 -0400{2E387FCD-C92D-4729-AE21-AE030814B3BA}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/03/heritage-wfxg-3-23-12The Heritage Event, ‘Obama's Planned Disarming of Commercial Airline Pilots -- A Mistake’ featuring Rep. Chip Cravaack is reported on WFXG (Augusta, GA).Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400{1EA0F668-78BF-42AF-A4D8-5BC097BEE1A7}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/impact-of-cutting-the-budget-of-the-federal-flight-deck-officer-programJessica ZuckermanCongress should fully examine the benefits of the FFDO program and seek to continue the program in full funding.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:02:00 -0400{3C1D7914-1759-469C-9A27-CE2966513B7A}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/testimony/2012/03/cybersecurity-information-sharing-and-the-freedom-of-information-actPaul RosenzweigThe cyber threat is real and the laws on cybersecurity need to be modified in order to enable the sharing of vital cyber threat and vulnerability information.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:53:00 -0400{18205935-3D77-453F-B0B6-10501FB90B59}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/senate-cybersecurity-bill-not-ready-for-prime-timePaul RosenzweigThe Senate has introduced the Cybersecurity Act of 2012. The act's new regulations could potentially be harmful and expensive for the private-sector. Congress should pursue a step-by-step approach to cybersecurity.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:54:00 -0500{569582B7-070D-4FF8-BBE0-083008A1FEF1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/national-security-cutter-budget-cuts-a-big-mistake-for-coast-guardJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D.Congress should weigh not just the cost of Coast Guard cutters but also America’s maritime security risks.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:03:00 -0500{179839A9-9B28-4C48-96F9-4EB471BDF5BB}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/why-more-states-should-establish-state-defense-forcesJessica Zuckerman, Colonel Martin Hershkowitz, Brigadier General Frederic N. Smalkin, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.State defense forces (SDFs) are today's state militias. SDFs offer a vital, low-cost force multiplier and homeland security resource. Twenty-two states currently have volunteer state guard units. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:02:00 -0500{756CE58D-9C5A-45B1-8D00-358327C09EFA}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/audio/2012/02/scribecast-2-25-12Robert Bluey, Lachlan MarkayOn this week’s Scribecast, Rob Bluey and Lachlan Markay interview American Enterprise Institute fellow Marc Thiessen about the Obama Doctrine, the consequences of drone strikes and the politics of isolationism.Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{97938625-E198-4AEF-947E-7CF3CF61C1FE}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/homeland-security-latest-research-and-analysisHeritage has recently published a number of Issue Briefs analyzing the Obama Administration’s policies and congressional proposals on homeland security.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:26:00 -0500{CA631778-57AB-495E-BF9A-968D13A2613C}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/02/heritage-krnv-2-20-12Heritage research on federal grants is discussed on KRNV's Face to Face.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{7FF8DA9E-209E-4A46-AD89-BE1DF5427CE1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/terrorist-attack-45th-attempted-terrorist-plot-against-united-statesJessica ZuckermanThis latest attempted attack serves as yet another reminder of the importance of maintaining strong counterterrorism tools.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:50:00 -0500