Homeland Security
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[edit] What is Homeland Security?
[edit] Where do Progressives Stand?
- Finding an effective balance between security and privacy.
- Legislation to limit the scope and power of governmental investigative tools and methods.
- comprehensive and clearly defined anti-terror strategy is still necessary.
[edit] Hot Topics
[edit] Fixing Homeland Security
As the newest cabinet department of the President, Homeland Security naturally still has a long way to go before it becomes an effective organization.
[edit] Unchecked Executive Power
During a time of large growth in anti-terrorist activities it is very important that the powers that are given to combat these forces not over step the restrictions put on any branch of government.
[edit] Terrorist Activities
While there is a global expansion in terror going on worldwide, there is a lack of retaliation occurring in the U.S. Is this a sign that Homeland Security is doing is job adequately or that something deeper is at works?
[edit] In the News
Homeland Security in the Next Administration: A New Department under a New Administration.The former senator and member of the Hart-Rudman Commission of 2001 looks back on where the DHS has been and where it should be going. Gary Hart, HS Today, 2008.08.31
[edit] Facts and Statistics
- Created November 25, 2002
- Third largest cabinet department (over 200,000 members)
- Annual budget of $45 billion
- Head Secretary is Michael Chertoff
[edit] Organizations
Department of Homeland Security Official Homeland Security website
Homeland Security Watch News and analysis of critical issues in homeland security
Government Accountability Office – Homeland Security This page lists the most recent reports and testimonies related to homeland security issued since April 1997
