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REAL ID Implementation Embraced by 41 States: Driver's Licenses Still at Risk of Terrorist Abuse

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April 5, 2011

While driver’s licenses and birth certificates remain a tool sought by terrorists to support jihad in the United States, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is still pushing for repeal of driver’s license and birth certificate standards supported by 9/11 Commission recommendations. Ironically, Secretary Napolitano continues to assail the REAL ID Act’s standards despite new statistics – still held tightly within DHS – showing that 41 states, plus D.C., have embraced REAL ID implementation even without DHS support or new monies.

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Why Mike Garcia should be the next Director of the FBI

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April 4, 2011

Bob Mueller, the current head of the FBI, will be stepping down in September after having led the agency in its transition from a primarily criminal investigation agency to a primarily counterterrorism agency. There are a number of individuals with excellent resumes who have been named as possible successor. Only one fits all of the ideal requirements: Michael Garcia. Here’s why.

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Breaking: 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to be Tried by Military Commission

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April 4, 2011

ABC News Video: In a sharp reversal of the Obama administration’s policy on trying Sept. 11 suspects in U.S. courts, mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co-conspirators will be tried in a military commission at Guantanamo Bay.

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U.S. lawmakers condemn Koran burning, violent reaction

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April 4, 2011

U.S. lawmakers condemn Koran burning, violent reaction – Homeland Security Newswire
U.S. legislators of both parties are condemning the burning of a Koran by a radical American Christian pastor, an act that has provoked deadly protests in Afghanistan.

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Lawmakers Seek Extension Of National Guard Border Security Operation

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April 4, 2011

Lawmakers Seek Extension Of National Guard Border Security Operation – HSToday
Ten Republican lawmakers wrote to President Barack Obama Friday to request the extension of the National Guard’s support mission along the US southwest border.

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Rep. Rogers: 'Concern' about Libyan 'terrorist threat'

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April 4, 2011

Rep. Rogers: ‘Concern’ about Libyan ‘terrorist threat’ – The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room
Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers (R) said there’s “concern” elements of al Qaeda may have infiltrated the rebel forces in Libyan, but said the possibility of Col. Moammar Gadhafi remaining in power was more worrying.

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In Afghanistan, Blood Over the Burning of a Koran

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April 3, 2011

In Afghanistan, Blood Over the Burning of a Koran – TIME Violent protests rocked the southern Afghanistan city of Kandahar on Saturday as more than 2,000 people marched against the burning of a Koran by a radical Christian preacher in Gainesville, Fla., two weeks ago. The demonstration left eight dead and 61 injured, Afghan media […]

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House Bills Set Up (Another) Potential Jurisdiction Fight Over Homeland Security

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April 2, 2011

House Bills Set Up Potential Jurisdiction Fight Over Chemical Security – NYTimes.com In an unexpected twist, two House committees may find themselves in a jurisdiction fight over dueling bills to reauthorize the country’s program to secure chemical facilities against terrorist attacks and thefts. Members of both the House Homeland Security Committee and House Energy and […]

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Napolitano Defends Administration on Border Enforcement

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April 1, 2011

Napolitano Defends Administration on Border Enforcement – The New York Times
Obama administration officials, embattled on all sides on immigration, are pushing back to defend their record on border enforcement and deportations of illegal immigrants.

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Secure Border Act Would Tell DHS To Prevent All Illegal Entries Within 5 Years

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April 1, 2011

Secure Border Act Would Tell DHS To Prevent All Illegal Entries Within 5 Years – HSToday
A House bill introduced Thursday would direct the Department of Homeland Security to produce a border security strategy to gain “operational control” of US borders in a five-year timeframe.

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