The New Politics of Homeland Security
In Washington, some things never change. There are and always will be vigorous debates about policies, programs and of course money.What does change are the names and faces of the people who make many of those decisions, and unless...
DetailsRich Cooper provides perspective in CQ article on Arizona shooting
In an article published in CQ Homeland Security – “Motive Puts Attack on Giffords Outside of Homeland Security Realm” – Catalyst Partner Rich Cooper weighed in on how the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and others impacts DHS.From the...
DetailsRound and Round We Go: Congressional Rhetoric Without Action
To express their discontent, “the people” tossed out many of the old congressional leaders in the hopes of something new. Two weeks into the New Year, I’d say they haven’t exactly found the change they were looking for –...
DetailsBut Why Dad? Unanswered Questions in Arizona shooting
Like the majority of the country, I’ve found myself moved by the tragic events of this past weekend’s shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and more than dozen others outside a Safeway in Tucson, AZ. The hustle and bustle of...
DetailsA New Year’s Wish for DHS
There is every reason to applaud the beginning of a new year. It brings a sense of hope and renewed energy for the future, and if ever there was a place for that, it’s the Department of Homeland Security....
DetailsDavid Olive in Roll Call – Rep. Rogers Should Look to His Own House First
Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) recently published an op-ed in Roll Call, calling for Congress to “grab a shovel” and start digging the country out of debt. He noted wasteful spending in DHS but neglected to address the wasteful and...
DetailsA Well Done to Mike Hickey on his Retirement
One of the great fortunes of any professional career is the great people one comes across. They are the people who lead in difficult situations; take on jobs few covet and regardless of the situation always have something positive...
DetailsWal-Mart: America’s Best “Bad Day” Friend
I’ve watched with some frustration and amusement the coverage that has unfolded regarding DHS’ announcement earlier this week of working with Wal-Mart as part of its “See Something, Say Something” campaign. From the Drudge Report’s ongoing antagonism (calling Secretary...
DetailsCongress, Heal Thyself – 2011 Edition
“Charity Begins at Home, but Should Not End There.”- Thomas Fuller As the stories of how Representative Darrel Issa (R-CA49), who is expected to be chair the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee next year, plans...
DetailsBin Laden’s Victory – America’s Debt?
In the final days before the 2004 Presidential Election, on October 29, Osama Bin Laden released a videotaped message that essentially told the world what he was up to. The address, by far the most formal presentation he had...
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