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CMS finalizes new rule to strengthen emergency preparedness for facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid

The Centers for Medical and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule on Thursday to establish consistent emergency preparedness requirements for…

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Donovan introduces bill to add flexibility to Transit Security Grant Program

U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) introduced the Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act, H.R.5943, on Thursday to improve the ability…

8 years ago

Higgins holds Northern Border Caucus meeting to help reduce delays at U.S.-Canada border crossings

U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY) formally requested on Thursday at a Northern Border Caucus meeting with Canadian Ambassador David MacNaughton…

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GAO report highlights TSA’s need to utilize complete data to improve screener training at airports

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Wednesday that found that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) should ensure…

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NTI, WINS holding workshop on radiological security in Berlin

The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), along with the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS), is holding a one-day workshop entitled…

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Rice calls for hearing to investigate airport preparedness and response measures

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY) called for a hearing on Wednesday to investigate emergency preparedness and response procedures at multiple…

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Rubio, Menendez introduce companion bill to Katko’s Cuban airport security legislation

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) applauded U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) on Wednesday for introducing the…

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GAO report: DoD should identify National Guard’s cyber capabilities and address challenges

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Tuesday that found that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)…

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European Commission proposes EU certification system for airport security equipment

The European Commission (EC) proposed the establishment of a single European Union (EU) certification procedure for aviation security screening equipment…

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CDC awards $2.4 million to five cities to fight Zika virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded $2.4 million to Chicago, Houston, New York City, Philadelphia…

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Congressional delegation discusses military readiness

A bipartisan coalition of congressional members met on Thursday to discuss overall military readiness and highlights of the delegation’s trip…

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Report: Iran may not be in compliance with nuclear deal

The Institute for Science and International Security recently released a report that found that Iran was not in compliance with…

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McCaul releases terror threat snapshot for the month of September

Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Michael McCaul (R-TX) released a terror threat snapshot for the month of September…

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Johnson releases report on opioid epidemic and the effects of non-secure borders

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a report on Thursday…

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HHS awards $19.8 million for development of Zika virus vaccine

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently…

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ECBC, private stakeholders test chemical and biological sensor integration at Utah test center

The Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC), along with private technology developers, recently tested a new integrated system of chemical and…

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Katko expresses concern over resumed commercial air travel to Cuba

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) expressed concern on Wednesday about resumed commercial flights to Cuba. “Recent tragedies have shown us…

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RAND’s Gerstein: U.S. needs biodefense strategy to protect against terror threats

The U.S. government has become “somewhat complacent” in preparing for potential bioterrorist attacks and needs to implement a national biodefense…

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U.S. Navy, Canadian Army sign agreement for international sale of Blackjack UAS

The U.S. Navy recently signed an agreement with the Canadian Department of National Defense for the first international sale of…

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Bill calling for new national biodefense strategy awaits Senate floor action

Legislation that would require the United States to develop a national biodefense strategy to help prevent and respond to a…

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AEI: More federal funds for human intelligence efforts needed to thwart terrorists

More federal counterterrorism funding should be directed to local law enforcement agencies for human intelligence initiatives in urban areas where…

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Barletta warns California bill would turn state into a sanctuary

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) drew attention on Monday to a pending California state bill that would impede the ability…

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Senate coalition urges action from Obama on financial cybersecurity at upcoming G-20 summit

A coalition of U.S. senators urged President Obama via letter on Monday to prioritize cybersecurity and strategies to counter cyber…

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Warner applauds implementation of new federal drone rule

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) recently welcomed the implementation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) small drone rule, which went…

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ICE ERO officers arrest three at-large criminal aliens released from local custody after detainers were not honored

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers recently arrested three at-large criminal illegal immigrants after they…

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Heinrich, Allison highlight new security enhancement measure at Albuquerque International Sunport

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), along with the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Office of Law Enforcement and Federal Air Marshal…

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FirstNet applauds FCC action in planning for Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday for moving forward with two separate…

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Poliquin: Challenges to protecting Maine northern border highlight need for tough security

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) recently said that the challenges of protecting the state’s wild and rugged 611-mile border with…

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TSA issues new labor-management guidelines

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released new labor-management relationship guidelines between the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the…

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NIAID researchers develop system to replicate norovirus in intestinal cells

Researchers supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) recently developed a novel system to grow norovirus…

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Clawson to introduce Zika prevention legislation when House reconvenes

U.S. Rep. Curt Clawson (R-FL) released a plan on Tuesday to introduce legislation that would appropriate $1.1 billion in funding…

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HHS funds Chembio’s development of Zika virus diagnostic test

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) awarded…

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Johns Hopkins Medicine opens multidisciplinary Zika virus center

Johns Hopkins Medicine formally opened the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Zika Center on Tuesday, becoming the first known multidisciplinary Zika virus…

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DARPA develops pocket-sized, affordable, networked radiation sensor

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently developed and demonstrated a network of smartphone-sized mobile devices that can detect…

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HHS enters into agreement with DiaSorin Group for the development of rapid Zika virus test

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) entered…

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