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Earl Gregg Swem Library

National Response Framework

Categories: Homeland Security,Weather/Disasters

http://www.fema.gov/library/file;jsessionid=2FDF638CC9A015707D3D3B22CBCB4606.WorkerPublic2?type=publishedFile&file=final_national_response_framework_20130501.pdf&fileid=caae7ee0-b35d-11e2-a3a3-001cc456982e

2nd edition of plan for responding to disasters, natural or manmade.  From the Department of Homeland Security

 

Refugees and Asylees: 2012

Categories: Homeland Security,Immigration/Migration,Statistics

http://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/ois_rfa_fr_2012.pdf

Provides information on the number of persons admitted to the U.S. as refugees or granted asylum in the U.S. in 2012 and where they came from.   From the Office of Immigration Statistics of the Department of Homeland Security

 

Hampton Roads 2014 Unified Planning Work Program FY 2014

Categories: Business/Economics,Environment,Health/Medical,Homeland Security,Virginia Issues,Waste Management

http://www.hrpdcva.gov/uploads/docs/FY%2014%20HRPDC%20UPWP.pdf

Details planning activities and associated funding for the period from July 2014 to June 2015.  From the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission

 

U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism

Categories: European Union,Homeland Security,Privacy,Terrorism,Treaties

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RS22030.pdf

Examines the evolution of European Union and U.S. cooperative anti-terrorism efforts over the past decade including information-sharing arrangements and treaties.  Also covers challenges to cooperation such as differing views on privacy and data protection concerns.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

2012 Report on Security Clearance Determinations

Categories: Govt Personnel,Govt Secrecy,Homeland Security,Spying/Intelligence

http://www.fas.org/sgp/othergov/intel/clear-2012.pdf

Provides information on the number of individuals, government employees and contractors, with security clearances, the number denied clearance, the time it takes to process clearances, the number of security clearance investigations, and more.  From the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Foreign Investment and National Security: Economic Considerations

Categories: Foreign Trade/Investment,Homeland Security

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL34561.pdf

Assesses recent international developments as various nations strive for consensus on an informal set of best practices  regarding national restrictions on foreign investment for national security purposes. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Annual Report on Assistance Related to International Terrorism: Fiscal Year 2012

Categories: Foreign Affairs,Homeland Security,Terrorism

http://www.state.gov/j/ct/rls/other/rpt/206686.htm

Describes how much money was spent and what the funds were used for.  Covers such programs as counterterrorism engagement, border security, countering violent extremism, and counterterrorism finance training.  From the State Department

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Trade Facilitation, Enforcement, and Security

Categories: Business/Economics,Foreign Trade/Investment,Homeland Security,Laws/Regulations,Terrorism

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R43014.pdf

Describes the work of the Customs and Border Protection office, the issue of import security since 9/11, and current issues related to merchandise trade for Congress to consider.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

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