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Archive of Homeland Security on Tuesday May 06, 2008
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
Inquiry - Hospitals couldn't handle terror attack
WASHINGTON - Hospital trauma centers in seven major cities do not have the capacity to handle even a modest terrorist attack, according to findings released Monday from a House committee investigation. Read More
Two ferry riders sought by FBI last summer were just tourists
They were software consultants in town for a weeklong business conference -- not terrorists planning an attack to cripple the country's largest ferry system. Read More
Leader of state National Guard says force is at high strength
As Montana's highest-ranking National Guard officer steps down after four years on the job, he says the Montana Guard "has never been stronger," even in the face of stress brought on by the war in Iraq and other conflicts. Read More
Birmingham-area transportation officials order roadside memorials removed from interstates
State transportation officials in the Birmingham division have begun taking down roadside memorials along interstates, saying they are unsafe. Read More
Federal, Arizona officials tighten restrictions ahead of fire season
From north to south, fire restrictions are taking effect as officials brace for the state's wildfire season. Read More
Legislation advances, awaits Rell's signature
The following bills are among those that have passed the General Assembly. Unless otherwise noted, they are awaiting Gov. M. Jodi Rell's signature. Read More
Governor signs veterans bills into law
Iowa Governor Chet Culver traveled to Fort Dodge Monday, where he signed three bills dealing with veterans issues into law. Culver says one the bills provides $600,000 to improve the operations at county veterans services offices. Read More
Culver signs bills to help vets
Measures meant to improve services for Iowa veterans were signed into law Monday by Gov. Chet Culver. Read More
Immigration measure close to dying in Kansas Legislature
Legislation aimed at curbing illegal immigration lingers near death at the state Capitol, and no one has issued a resuscitation order. Read More
Immigrants feel less welcome in Frederick
In just over a decade, Frederick County has been transformed from a bucolic, timeless community of dairy farms and strawberry festivals to a fast-paced mosaic of high-tech firms and housing developments, Pilates classes and exotic eateries, mega-stores and McDonald's. Read More
Telford gets $75M Army deal extension
BANGOR, Maine - The U.S. Army has awarded Telford Aviation Inc. a $75 million contract to continue maintaining military aircraft and airborne reconnaissance surveillance systems used on the aircraft, according to a company official. Read More
Governor in hospital had no authority to hand off duties
As Gov. Jennifer Granholm prepared to undergo surgery Tuesday for an intestinal blockage, no mention was made of handing over power to Lt. Gov. John Cherry while she was under the knife. Read More
Amendment to exempt military pensions from income taxes passes
An amendment to exempt military pensions from income taxes passed 75-54. Read More
USM adds emergency system
Crews at the University of Southern Mississippi installed receivers Monday in 37 buildings as part of the first phase of an emergency notification system. Read More
Lawmen tackle border security
RUIDOSO, N.M. ? A gathering of law enforcement officers, perhaps the largest in southern New Mexico, drew 27 sheriffs from New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and California to the Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidoso Monday for a two-day meeting of the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition and the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition. Read More
El Paso County approves measure that opposes border wall
The county formally opposed the construction of a border wall in a resolution approved by Commissioners Court on Monday. Read More
2nd Congressional District: Voters hear candidates in crowded field
ROSWELL, N.M. - Four Republican candidates in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District race defended the Iraq war on Monday night, while two Democrats opposed it. Read More
Guard may still seek game land
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania National Guard spokesman said Monday that the Guard might ask the state Game Commission to extend an agreement that would have given 900 acres of public game land to the Guard for use as a buffer zone for a tank firing range planned in the northern part of Fort Indiantown Gap. Read More
El Paso commissioners pass anti-border wall resolution
EL PASO, Texas - County commissioners are opposing construction of a wall along the nation's southern border with a resolution. Read More
Fake documents swamp Houston
Illegal immigrants fearful of being caught in stepped-up workplace raids are fueling a growing market in Houston for phony immigration and work documents. Read More
Texas county, feds agree on border deal
ALLEN, Texas - The federal government and a south Texas county have finalized an agreement to build a combination of levees and border fence, a project aimed at addressing national security concerns and local flood-control needs at the same time. Read More
Think tank -- Utah should seek fed waiver to fix illegal immigration woes
The Sutherland Institute, a Utah-based conservative think tank, wants the state to request a federal waiver to allow it to fix Utah's illegal immigration problems. Read More
Group recommends assimilating illegals
Lawmakers should step away from a strict law-and-order approach and embrace a comprehensive immigration reform plan, one of Utah's leading conservative think tanks said Monday. Read More |
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