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Biometics Plan to Take Effect in Canada in 2013

December 9, 2012

In 2013 visitors from 30 countries will be required to submit a photograph and fingerprints if they want to travel to Canada.

South Carolina Hasn't Had a Cyber-Security Officer for a Year

November 28, 2012

The state of South Carolina. has gone about a year without a cyber security officer.

Rep. McCaul to Lead House Homeland Security Committee

November 28, 2012

Congressman Michael McCaul is expected to be approved as chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Hurricane Sandy's Price Tag: $71 Billion

November 27, 2012

New York state and New Jersey need at least $71.3 billion to recover from the devastation wrought by superstorm Sandy and prevent similar damage from future storms.

Rep. King Steps Down as House Homeland Security Chairman

November 26, 2012

Republican Rep. Peter King has announced he will step down as chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Governor Cuomo Announces Commissions to Improve New York State's Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities

November 19, 2012

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the formation of three commissions charged with undertaking a comprehensive review and making specific recommendations to overhaul and improve New York State’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

Laptop with NASA Workers' Personal Data is Stolen

November 15, 2012

NASA was informing employees this week that a laptop computer with personnel information such as social security numbers was stolen from a locked car two weeks ago.