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May 27, 2005
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has come under increasing fire in the past week from critics, some within the government itself, who say the bureau is wasteful, unresponsive, and failing in the job it was created to do: keep America safe.
A series of articles from the Washington Post details many of the criticisms leveled at DHS recently, including inefficient contracting, lax border control and what many groups believe is wasteful allocation of resources to the states. Click here to read the Post's investigative reporting about DHS, and comments on the report from Clark Kent Ervin, former Department of Homeland Security Inspector General.
On Wednesday, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued three reports critical of DHS for not adequately inspecting cargo and containers headed for the United States from foreign seaports, and cybersecurity lapses that leave vital information infrastructure open to attack.
In an attempt to reform Homeland Security, lawmakers have recently introduced two bills intended to allocate more resources to areas considered most at risk for a terrorist attack and to provide "faster and better funding for first responders." The Senate bill, S.1013, has been reported out of the Homeland Security Committee, and H.R.1544 has passed the House of Representatives and been referred to the Senate. Please click on the bills for more information. Both resolutions enjoy bipartisan support and should become law soon. Keep informed on new developments about Homeland Security on our website.
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The official identification and notification process has ended but the final resting place of many victims has never been identified. Our friends at WTC Families for Proper Burial, New York Chapter, are supporting a bill (S3039 and A6814) mandating that remains be removed from the Fresh Kills landfill and "placed in a respectful and dignified memorial/cemetery to be determined by the Governors of NY and NJ." Please read their letter on this important issue. Residents of New York State should contact their local Representative or Senator using this form to make their feelings known. Addresses are available for the NYS Assembly and Senate.
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| In considering the comparisons being made between 9/11 and
Pearl Harbor, John Michelotti was struck by a troubling fact: he, like many others, knew nothing about the individual victims of that attack. As a result, he strongly felt that the victims of 9/11 should not be remembered simply as numbers, but as individuals.
That belief, along with the idea that these individuals should somehow be tied to a symbol of America, led to the creation of the Flag of Honor and Flag of Heroes. Since then, these flags have traveled the world over, serving as a symbol of freedom and an enduring tribute to the victims of 9/11. We thank John, and all those involved in the creation of the flags, for their hard work and dedication in creating this powerful memorial. The proceeds from sales of the flags will be used to provide a framed, canvas flag to every family of 9/11.
If you would like to purchase a poster or flag, please click here. |
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May 26, 2005
Two government programs aimed at preventing terrorists from using cargo shipping to smuggle weapons of mass destruction into the USA are so badly run that they may be putting the nation at greater risk of attack, government investigators said Wednesday... More |
May 25, 2005
More than $800 million of Sept. 11 redevelopment money will be scattered among cultural, transportation and park projects designed to foster vibrant neighborhoods in lower Manhattan... More |
May 23, 2005
The House has increased the Homeland Security Department's fiscal 2006 budget to combat cyber crimes... More |
May 23, 2005
The race to tighten the nation's borders began just after the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Authorities learned that hijackers had lived illegally in the country, renting apartments, taking flying lessons and moving around freely... More |
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New Group for Fathers Announced |
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This group will meet in the Voices of September 11th office in New Canaan, CT. The purpose of the group is to provide a time and place for father or stepfathers to discuss issues related to the death of their children and/or any other topics of their choice. There will be an initial group meeting to decide how often to meet and other organizational details. The group will be facilitated by Michael Crouch, L.C.S.W. who has experience working with 9/11/01 families. If you are interested in participating in this meeting please call Voices of September 11th for the required registration. Our phone number is
(203) 966-3911 or toll free (866) 505 3911.
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Voices of September 11th (“VOICES”) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization promoting public policy reform for prevention, preparedness and response related to terrorism. VOICES supports and advocates for all those impacted by September 11, 2001 and other terrorist attacks. |
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