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The Dangerous Shift in American Drug Policy

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May 29, 2009

For the first time DOJ has announced a policy of non enforcement when federal drug policy conflicts with state drug policy. The DEA continues to operate without even having a nominee named to lead the agency on a permanent basis, more than 100 days into the new Administration. And now, with the announcement of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as the new Drug Czar, the Administration is asserting that it will banish the use of the term “war on drugs.” I fully support greater resources for education and treatment, but those efforts cannot be successful without an equally vigorous law enforcement strategy.

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U.S. tries exit tracking system at two airports

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May 29, 2009

U.S. tries exit tracking system at two airports (5/28/09) — www.GovernmentExecutive.com The Homeland Security Department launched test programs at two airports Thursday in an attempt to verify when foreigners and legal permanent residents leave the country, but federal officials remain at odds with the airline industry over the effort. The objective is to develop a […]

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Senator begins groundwork for sweeping immigration bill

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May 27, 2009

Senator begins groundwork for sweeping immigration bill (5/20/09) — www.GovernmentExecutive.com Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Chairman Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., launched an aggressive effort Wednesday to press for passage this year of comprehensive immigration legislation, saying conditions are ripe for congressional action.

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New border requirements bolster security, ease traffic

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May 26, 2009

Residents and businesses shouldn’t be nervous as the June 1 Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative implementation nears. The changes will ease border crossings while also securing our borders.

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"What Would Happen if Marijuana Were Decriminalized?"

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May 23, 2009

Security Debrief Contributor and former Chief of Operations at the DEA, Michael Braun, recently took part in the New York Time’s online “Freakonomics Blog” where he was asked, “What Would Happen if Marijuana Were Decriminalized?”

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The Third (and Worst) Deadly Sin: Pride and DHS

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May 18, 2009

Security Debrief Guest Contributor, Douglas Doan, continues his Deadly Sins of DHS series with a look at pride within the fight on securing the border with Mexico.

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Civil Air Patrol's Role in Homeland Security

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May 14, 2009

The House has scheduled a Tuesday vote on a bill (HR 1178) to order an assessment of whether the volunteer Civil Air Patrol can help the Department of Homeland Security with aerial reconnaissance and communications on border security and other operations. It seems only logical that CAP would and should be tasked with providing a similar volunteer airborne reporting service to DHS.

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U.S. gets tough on Canadian border

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May 12, 2009

U.S. gets tough on Canadian border – Los Angeles Times The administration says security should be as stringent as on the Mexican frontier. Border residents and Canadian officials disagree, saying the terrorism threat is exaggerated.

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Building work starts on SBInet

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May 12, 2009

Building work starts on SBInet — Federal Computer Week The Homeland Security Department began work on May 4 installing 17 permanent towers for the first segment of the Secure Border Initiative Network (SBInet) virtual fence, the program’s executive director said today.

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Is this for REAL?

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May 12, 2009

Draft legislation is circulating on the Hill to repeal the REAL ID Act. Passed in 2005, with bipartisan support, the REAL ID Act requires states to assure that any identity cards used for a federal purpose (like passing through a Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint before boarding a plane) be issued only to individuals who are lawfully present in the United States.

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