http://www.heritage.org/research/ The Heritage Foundation Papers: Homeland Security/Terrorism Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:10:07 EST http://www.heritage.org/ui/icons/thflogo.gif http://www.heritage.org/ en-us heritage.org Copyright 2009 The Heritage Foundation America’s infrastructure is in desperate need of repair and lacks resiliency—the ability to keep the country running after a disaster has struck. Rather than spending money protecting deteriorating infrastructure from terrorists, Washington should define the difference between private-sector and government roles, recognize the amount of infrastructure that needs improvement at the borders, and protect U.S. sovereignty in transnational projects. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2184.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Jena Baker McNeill Homeland Security/Terrorism Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:23:48 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2184.cfm This task force chaired by homeland security experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and The Heritage Foundation (and consisting of representatives from academia, research centers, the private sector, and congressional staffs) presents its 25 recommendations. One significant theme is to treat domestic and international security concerns in a more holistic manner within the National Security Council. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/sr23.cfm The Heritage Foundation - David Heyman and James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Homeland Security/Terrorism Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:59:45 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/sr23.cfm Congress has done little to implement the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that it consolidate oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, and this commitment to the status quo threatens the DHS’s ability to identify and respond effectively to security threats. The current oversight system is impractical, constitutionally deficient, and simply poor management. Congress should act immediately to streamline oversight of the DHS. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2161.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Jena Baker McNeill Homeland Security/Terrorism Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:42:23 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2161.cfm To make it easier for the U.S. government, state and local jurisdictions, and America’s allies to adopt strategies of resiliency, Congress and the Administration should establish improved public-private risk-management models with reasonable roles for government and industry, encourage bilateral cooperation on liability issues, develop national and international forums to increase collaboration, and promote the development of resilient public infrastructure. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2150.cfm The Heritage Foundation - James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Homeland Security/Terrorism Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:19:35 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2150.cfm Any undue pressure to speed up naturalization processing before the 2008 national elections would likely repeat the failures of the 1996 Citizenship USA (CUSA) program. Instead of pressing for short-term action, Congress and the Administration should think seriously about long-term reform that will allow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to accommodate the demands of the future. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2147.cfm The Heritage Foundation - James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Homeland Security/Terrorism Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:47:55 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2147.cfm The federalization of disaster responses continues to accelerate. further stretching FEMA's already strained resources and encouraging state and local governments to divert their disaster-response resources to more immediate needs like transportation, education, or health care. It is time to get back to our federalist tradition and empower state and local governments to take the lead in managing disasters. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2141.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Matt A. Mayer, Richard Weitz, Ph.D., and Diem Nguyen Homeland Security/Terrorism Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:07:52 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2141.cfm The Department of Homeland Security has received disparate and, at times, contradictory direction from Congress, which has resulted in a plethora of unrealistic mandates. Congress's first objective should be to address the lack of effective congressional leadership, and consolidate congressional oversight. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/hl1085.cfm The Heritage Foundation - James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Homeland Security/Terrorism Fri, 16 May 2008 11:57:06 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/hl1085.cfm Providing for the Common Defense: Why 4 percent? http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/wp040208.cfm The Heritage Foundation - The Heritage Foundation Homeland Security/Terrorism Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:22:36 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/wp040208.cfm Aggressive electronic surveillance of foreign terrorist suspects has played a critical role in tracking al-Qaeda terrorist activities and preventing terrorist attacks. The House should vote on the bipartisan Senate Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act bill without delay. Time is of the essence and it should be spent protecting the American people. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/hl1062.cfm The Heritage Foundation - The Honorable Peter Hoekstra Homeland Security/Terrorism Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:52:56 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/hl1062.cfm To achieve a broader defense structure and implement policies that do not involve adding additional layers of bureaucracy to an already congested problem, the U.S. and Canada should focus on better coordination on visa policies and trade security, increased cross-border law enforcement, enhanced cooperation in maritime security, and renewed efforts to spur private development of cross-border infrastructure. http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2104.cfm The Heritage Foundation - James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Homeland Security/Terrorism Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:39:06 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/HomelandDefense/bg2104.cfm