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FBI Director Robert Mueller faces questions about the Anthrax investigation, testifing before the Senate Judiciary Cmte. On Tuesday, Dir. Mueller told the House Judiciary Cmte. that the National Academy of Sciences will review the probe of suspect Bruce Ivins.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 23 min.
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FBI Director Robert Mueller outlined new surveillance proposals to help investigators track security threats as he answered questions before the House Judiciary Cmte. The announcement of the new guidelines, made recently, have been met with criticism by civil liberties groups but are expected to be finalized and fully implemented in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 54 min.
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George Washington University hosts a forum to examine a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism. Panelists include James Glassman, Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs and Dell Daily, State Dept. Coordinator for Counterterrorism.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 2 min.
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Seth Jones discusses the current U.S. strategy to find and capture both members of al-Qaeda and the Taliban. This week, it was reported that President Bush approved cross border operations into Pakistan in an effort to attack "safe havens" of both groups from within Pakistan.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 31 min.
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Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Collection Glenn Gaffney talked about the future of intelligence collection. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. This was a keynote address at the Director of National Intelligence Open Source Conference 2008 held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 5 min.
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Members of Congress participate in a bipartisan, bicameral 9/11 Congressional Remembrance Ceremony on the West Front steps of the U.S. Capitol. House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks along with Majority and Minority Leaders from both Chambers of Congress.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 21 min.
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Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) chairs a House Energy & Commerce Energy & Air Quality Subcommittee hearing to explore the threat to the electric power grid and cybersecurity intrusions into computers controlling the electric system or key components of it.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 17 min.
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On the 7th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Pres. Bush and the First Lady attended the dedication of the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. The President made remarks in remembrance of the victims as did Sec. of Defense Robert Gates, Fmr. Sec. of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Arlington, VA
: 2 hr. 4 min.
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Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) goes over a report by majority staffs of the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs committees titled, "Wasted Lessons of 9/11: How the Bush Administration Has Ignored the Law and Squandered Its Opportunities to make our Country Safer." The report is on U.S. progress on security in airlines, railways, ports, borders, emergency response ability and other areas since 9/11.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 28 min.
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Former 9/11 Commission member Lee Hamilton and others released the bipartisan "WMD Terrorism Report Card" of the Partnership for a Secure America, assessing the U.S. government's current policies to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorism. Supporting papers were released by independent experts Margaret Kosal, Brian Finlay, and Barry Kellman, who also answered questions.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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Washington, DC
: 53 min.
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