http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/homelandsecurity/ en-us Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:45:26 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284985/posts National Level Exercise 2009 (NLE 09) is scheduled for July 27 through July 31, 2009. NLE 09 will be the first major exercise conducted by the United States government that will focus exclusively on terrorism prevention and protection, as opposed to incident response and recovery. NLE 09 is designated as a Tier I National Level Exercise. Tier I exercises (formerly known as the Top Officials exercise series or TOPOFF) are conducted annually in accordance with the National Exercise Program (NEP), which serves as the nation's overarching exercise program for planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating national level exercises. The NEP was... DHS (fema.gov) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284985/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:45:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278498/posts The report from the National Research Council echoes concerns raised by Congress and the Government Accountability Office about the government's next generation radiation detectors. It says the new machines are only marginally better than monitors already at U.S. ports for detecting hidden nuclear material — but would cost more than twice as much. AP/Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278498/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:38:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277851/posts The Obama administration plans to kill a controversial Bush administration spy satellite program at the Department of Homeland Security, according to officials familiar with the decision. The program came under fire from its inception two years ago. Democratic lawmakers said it would lead to domestic spying. The program would have provided federal, state and local officials with extensive access to spy-satellite imagery — but no eavesdropping capabilities— to assist with emergency response and other domestic-security needs, such as identifying where ports or border areas are vulnerable to terrorism. Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277851/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:55:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276089/posts WHILE President Obama’s future vision of “a world with no nuclear weapons” is certainly laudable, for the present America still needs to do everything it can to prevent a terrorist from detonating such a bomb on our soil. The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is in charge of developing a worldwide nuclear-detection system that, primarily, would use technology to monitor vehicles and shipping containers along the various transportation networks by which nuclear weapons could be smuggled into America. Yet the Government Accountability Office found last year that the detection office “lacks an overarching strategic... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276089/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:17:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2272010/posts The Holocaust Museum shooting reminds us that such things do happen. And the Department of Homeland Security advises us what to do if it does. Their brochure sure looks professional. Full color, great graphics. And it sure looks official. There on the front are not one, but two DHS logos. And the National Tactical Officers Association logo. And a patch from the Fairfax County, Virginia Police. Followed by logos for the National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association. Yes, the DHS "flip book" titled "Active Shooter-How to Respond" certainly looks authoritative, although I don't quite get what the... Examiner.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2272010/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:53:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2268025/posts While President Obama has broken major campaign promises like being transparent and fiscally responsible, one that he did keep was his promise to bring more Muslims into his administration. This past Sunday it was announced that he gave a devout Sunni Muslim a position in the Department of Homeland Security. Now we learn that DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano has sworn in Kareem Shora. Islam in Action http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2268025/posts#comment Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:22:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267737/posts The US government has appointed a well-known hacker to its Homeland Security Advisory Council. Jeff Moss founded the DefCon and Black Hat hacking conferences - he is one of the world's most famous professional hackers, operating under the alias of the Dark Tangent. But he has always worked for corporations rather than targeting them. Before joining the council Moss was a security consultant hired to test company's systems, and a director at the Secure Computing Corporation, where he helped established the professional services department for the US, Asia and Australia. He has also worked for consulting firm Ernst & Young... computerweekly.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267737/posts#comment Tue, 9 Jun 2009 03:23:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2267670/posts Note: The following text is a quote: Secretary Napolitano Swears in Homeland Security Advisory Council Members Release Date: June 5, 2009 For Immediate Release Albuquerque, N.M.—U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano swore in 16 members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) today during her first meeting with HSAC in Albuquerque, N.M. “I congratulate the members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council on their appointments,” said Secretary Napolitano. “As we work to fulfill the Department’s core mission of securing the country against the many threats it faces, the unique insights and expertise of this diverse council will... DHS.gov - News Release http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2267670/posts#comment Tue, 9 Jun 2009 01:40:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257594/posts The line between what's real and what's not is thin and shifting, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has decided to explore both sides. Boldly going where few government bureaucracies have gone before, the agency is enlisting the expertise of science fiction writers. Crazy? This week down at the Reagan Building, the 2009 Homeland Security Science & Technology Stakeholders Conference has been going on. Instead of just another wonkish series of meetings and a trade show, with contractors hustling business around every corner, this felt at times more like a convention of futuristic yarn-spinners Onstage in the darkened... The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257594/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 02:48:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250939/posts A contentious "Rightwing Extremism" report that warned of military veterans as possible recruits for terrorist attacks against the U.S. was not authorized, has been withdrawn and is being rewritten, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told Capitol Hill lawmakers. "The wheels came off the wagon because the vetting process was not followed," Ms. Napolitano told the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday. "The report is no longer out there," she said. "An employee sent it out without authorization." The report was shared with state and local law enforcement officials nationwide via the department's internal Web site on April 7, angering Republican... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250939/posts#comment Thu, 14 May 2009 17:31:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250651/posts An April 7 report from the Department of Homeland Security branding some conservative groups as “rightwing extremists” is enough reason to revive former President Bill Clinton’s idea of an assault-weapons ban, according to an executive of a gun-control group--the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. "I think it certainly helps to make that case because what that report suggests is that there is a rise in the kind of paramilitary activity that we saw actually in years before the Oklahoma City bombing,” Dennis Henigan, the vice president for law and policy at the Brady Center, told CNSNews.com Wednesday Henigan talked... CNSNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250651/posts#comment Thu, 14 May 2009 10:34:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250614/posts A national organization for pro-life college students has written President Barack Obama objecting to his administration's calling people who oppose abortion terrorists. The Obama administration calls pro-life advocates violent and claims they employ racist overtones and engage in criminal actions. Students for Life of America sent Obama a letter today on behalf of 492 college and university pro-life groups representing tens of thousands of college students. "We are alarmed by your administration's ignorance of who pro-lifers are and what we strive to accomplish," the letter, which SFLA furnished to LifeNews.com, reads. It says the dictionary and the April report to... May 6, 2009 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250614/posts#comment Thu, 14 May 2009 07:54:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2249849/posts SNIPPET: "A recent expert hearing proved a needed reminder that homeland security is about more than guarding against covert terrorist cells. A graver long-range enemy is funding larger operations and has penetrated deep into major American institutions, acquired U.S. technological secrets, and influences U.S. opinion-makers, as well as a large contingent of its own countrymen living overseas. On April 30, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing on Chinese propaganda and influence campaigns around the world. As scholars testified, Beijing’s ambitions dwarf those of madmen hiding in caves, and the one party state is mounting a full... FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2249849/posts#comment Wed, 13 May 2009 08:59:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2245285/posts Patriotic Singer Songwriter Lisa Mei Norton and her new song “Enemy Number One”. Watch the video for information on how you can have your lyrics put to music. Yes, inspired by the Department of Homeland Security and the domestic terrorist watch list, Lisa has made a song for you. Those who dare own a gun or attend a church. Enemy Number One, well in the eyes of our government anyway. Old Glory Radio Morning Report 05/06/09 - LINK TO VIDEO INTRO AND SONG - Old Glory Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2245285/posts#comment Wed, 6 May 2009 13:30:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2245272/posts Wikipedia: Homeland Top Home > Library > Miscellaneous > WikipediaFor other uses, see Homeland (disambiguation). A homeland (rel. country of origin and native land) is the concept of the territory (cultural geography) to which an ethnic group holds a long history and a deep cultural association with —the country in which a particular national identity began. As a common noun, it simply connotes the country of one's origin. When used as a proper noun, the word, as well as its cognates in other languages (ie. Heimatland in German) often have ethnic nationalist connotations: Fatherland, Motherland, Mother country, each having some... Answer.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2245272/posts#comment Wed, 6 May 2009 13:09:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2245239/posts On April 22, 2009, the Legislative Archive verbally informed me that the [9/11 Commission’s ‘Staff Monograph about the Wall’] was releasable and I would “likely have a copy in [my] hands within two weeks.” Yet a memo to me dated April 23, 2009 from the Legislative Archive in part states, “[I]t was determined by the National Archives that the monograph requires official declassification review before it can be released. I will submit the 35-page document to the reviewing agency as a mandatory declassification review request in your name tomorrow.” A person who had reviewed the staff monograph subsequently stated to... 911FamiliesForAmerica.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2245239/posts#comment Wed, 6 May 2009 12:30:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244899/posts WASHINGTON — The same Homeland Security Department office that categorized veterans as potential terrorists issued an earlier report that defined dozens of "extremists" ranging from black power activists to abortion foes. The report was nixed within hours and recalled from state and local law enforcement officials. Whites and blacks, Christians and Jews, Cubans and Mexicans, along with tax-hating Americans were among several political leanings listed in the "Domestic Extremism Lexicon" that came out of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) in late March. The lexicon lists definitions for key terms and phrases used by Homeland Security analysts "that addresses... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244899/posts#comment Tue, 5 May 2009 22:40:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244631/posts WASHINGTON — The same Homeland Security Department office that categorized veterans as potential terrorists issued an earlier report that defined dozens of "extremists" ranging from black power activists to abortion foes. The report was nixed within hours and recalled from state and local law enforcement officials. Whites and blacks, Christians and Jews, Cubans and Mexicans, along with tax-hating Americans were among several political leanings listed in the "Domestic Extremism Lexicon" that came out of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) in late March. The lexicon lists definitions for key terms and phrases used by Homeland Security analysts "that addresses... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244631/posts#comment Tue, 5 May 2009 17:21:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244405/posts The same Homeland Security Department office that categorized veterans as potential terrorists issued an earlier report that defined dozens of "extremists" ranging from black power activists to abortion foes. The report was nixed within hours and recalled from state and local law enforcement officials. Whites and blacks, Christians and Jews, Cubans and Mexicans, along with tax-hating Americans were among several political leanings listed in the "Domestic Extremism Lexicon" that came out of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) in late March. The lexicon lists definitions for key terms and phrases used by Homeland Security analysts "that addresses the nature... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244405/posts#comment Tue, 5 May 2009 12:22:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2243787/posts The Department of Homeland Security’s release of the “right-wing extremism” report should anger everyone. Janet Napolitano’s faux apology to veterans glossed over the real message of this memo: to intimidate the 60 million Americans who voted against Obama. Consider the current Department of Homeland Security’s definitions of “extremists” according to this memo: those worried about the usurpation of the Constitution, illegal immigration, and the threat of gun control legislation. Consider the way these real fears are cast: “Many right-wing extremist groups perceive recent gun control legislation as a threat to their right to bear arms”; also they have the “perception... NetRight Nation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2243787/posts#comment Mon, 4 May 2009 14:39:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2242595/posts Yesterday I became a terrorist. I did not start out to become one, but somewhere along the line, I became one. At least that is what I am led to believe by the mainstream media I have listened to since I did not do so of my own free will either. It was at the urging of those subversives at FOX News network. It seems that I was swept away by their rhetoric and caused to do things that make no sense to "rational" people. In the company of a Silver Medal recipient, retired peace officers, farmers, teachers, and yes,... The Hutchinson News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2242595/posts#comment Sat, 2 May 2009 07:59:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2242298/posts EXCERPT:(U) antiabortion extremism (U//FOUO) A movement of groups or individuals who are virulently antiabortion and advocate violence against providers of abortion-related services, their employees, and their facilities. Some cite various racist and anti-Semitic beliefs to justify their criminal activities. Department of Homeland Security http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2242298/posts#comment Fri, 1 May 2009 20:41:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241885/posts A group of 20 congressmen have sent a letter to the White House voicing concerns that U.S. inspectors at the Mexico border are being barred from wearing protective face masks as they monitor people for swine flu -- though other government officials insist there's no official ban on masks. A Los Angeles International Airport worker walks past a Mexicana Airlines sign in Los Angeles April... A Los Angeles International Airport worker walks past a Mexicana Airlines sign in Los Angeles April 29, 2009. A Mexican toddler became the first person to die in the United States of swine flu as... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241885/posts#comment Fri, 1 May 2009 11:16:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2240108/posts The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to some health care providers noting procedures to be followed if the swine flu outbreak eventually makes quarantines necessary. DHS Assistant Secretary Bridger McGaw circulated the swine flu memo, which was obtained by CBSNews.com, on Monday night. It says: "The Department of Justice has established legal federal authorities pertaining to the implementation of a quarantine and enforcement. Under approval from HHS, the Surgeon General has the authority to issue quarantines." CBS News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2240108/posts#comment Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:21:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2239847/posts Nations around the world are reporting new cases of a swine flu virus that is believed to have killed 152 people in Mexico. With more than 1,600 others believed ill in Mexico, authorities Tuesday said the number of cases confirmed in the United States also had risen - to 64. Some of the U.S. cases have been identified in states bordering Mexico, with other cases found elsewhere in people who recently traveled there. Cases of swine flu also have been confirmed in Canada, New Zealand, Britain, Spain and Israel, while other countries, like Australia, France, Denmark and South Korea are... Voice of America http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2239847/posts#comment Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:22:25 GMT