Security vs. Process: The Chemical and Water Security Act
As chemical security legislation (H.R. 2868) moves from the House to the Senate, it's my hope that legislators will stay focused on the issue of security, rather than getting lost on the issue of process. Included in the...
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With the probable execution of John Allen Muhammad in Virginia this week and the tragic rampage at Fort Hood by U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, still fresh in the American public’s memory, the term “terrorism” is being used...
DetailsHomeland Security: America in Action
Two miles from home, on what had been a typical evening, I sat on a Metrobus last week and saw a bright orange flash cut through the dark night – 50 feet in front of us, a car erupted...
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Rich Cooper, Principal of Catalyst Partners, was featured in the November 8th edition of CQ Homeland Security.TSA Nominee Heads into Second Confirmation Hearing This WeekA few days before Erroll Southers, President Obama’s pick to head the Transportation Security Administration,...
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When the 9/11 Commission recommendations were released in 2004 most of the media focus and national attention were on the proposed reforms to the nation’s intelligence mechanisms. Practically lost in the coverage of five years ago was the...
DetailsPassing the Peace but Not the H1N1 Flu
The H1N1 outbreak has left no part of our lives untouched. From schools, businesses and public gatherings, how we interact with one another has really changed. While we may see these things on a fairly regular basis during our...
DetailsCuba a State Sponsor of Terrorism?
Randy Beardsworth, Principal with Catalyst Partners, spoke at a panel on Cuba's status as a State Sponsor of Terrorism on October 27.Cuba a State Sponsor of Terrorism?During a panel on Cuba's status as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, Randy...
DetailsMarking Her Territory and Making Her Plea
Using the medium she is out to the protect, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano took to the Internet today to deliver what can best be described as a “State of Cyber Space” address. Without the fanfare and annoying distractions that...
DetailsLegislating the Hard Way – via Compromise
The House Energy & Commerce Committee is set to markup the Drinking Water System Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 3258) tomorrow. The bill, which would regulate drinking water utilities through a “CFATS-like” regime under the Environemental Protection Agency...
DetailsCooper switches chairs at NDIA
Rich Cooper, Principal of Catalyst Partners, was featured in the October 20th edition of Suite Talk at POLITICO.com.Cooper switches chairs at NDIARich Cooper, a principal at Catalyst Partners, has been named chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association’s Homeland...
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