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News You Can Use: 09/12/17
Posted: September 12, 2017 by the Simons Center
National Security Hurricane Harvey shows it is time for FCC to improve emergency alerts, Brookings Nations that hack the U.S. could face 'real world' consequences, Homeland Security adviser warned, Nextgov Hurricane Jose may meander not far from the East... Read More
Agencies continue Irma response
Posted: September 11, 2017 by the Simons Center
Federal agencies are continuing their response to Hurricane Irma, which struck Florida on Sunday after sweeping through the Caribbean. Nearly 22,ooo federal personnel are working to prepare for and respond to Hurricane Irma. The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency... Read More
News You Can Use: 09/08/17
Posted: September 8, 2017 by the Simons Center
National Security Trump Homeland Security Advisor: Do We Really Need a Russia Desk?, Foreign Policy Trump ends DACA — and pressures Congress to pass immigration reform, Politico Homeland Security adviser urges congress to renew controversial surveillance power, Nextgov Leadership... Read More
Agencies prepare for Irma
Posted: September 6, 2017 by the Simons Center
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Guard, and other U.S. government and non-government agencies are preparing for Hurricane Irma. Irma, a category 5 hurricane, tore through the Carribean earlier today and is headed for Florida. Governors in the U.S. Virgin Islands,... Read More
National Preparedness Month Begins
Posted: September 6, 2017 by the Simons Center
Last Friday marked the beginning of National Preparedness Month, a time where we are encouraged to focus on "readying ourselves for disasters, both natural and man-made." The theme this year is "Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can." Acting Secretary of... Read More
News You Can Use: 09/05/17
Posted: September 5, 2017 by the Simons Center
National Security The Clear Logic of the Latest North Korean Test, The Atlantic North Korean Nuclear Test Draws U.S. Warning of ‘Massive Military Response’, The New York Times Acting Homeland Security boss brings experience to Harvey role, Fox Catastrophic... Read More
News You Can Use: 09/01/17
Posted: September 1, 2017 by the Simons Center
National Security The North Korean Threat Beyond ICBMs, The Atlantic North Korea tests again: What did Pyongyang achieve?, Brookings US Navy shoots down ballistic missile in test, Defense News Trump Says Border Wall Will Stop Drugs. Here’s What a... Read More
Advice on partnerships for the incoming president
Posted: January 20, 2017 by the Simons Center
Today is inauguration day. In the lead up to his inauguration, many have offered advice to President Trump on how to successfully lead during his time in office. In a series of "Memos to the President" Government Executive writers have... Read More
Report details lessons from Superstorm Sandy
Posted: November 29, 2016 by the Simons Center
Earlier this month, the Georgetown Climate Center, in partnership with the Rockerfeller Foundation, published a report on the results of the Rebuild by Design (RBD) competition, which sought to inspire affected communities to rebuild differently in ways that would enhance their physical, economic,... Read More
News You Can Use: 11/14/16
Posted: November 14, 2016 by the Simons Center
National Security President-elect Donald Trump is about to learn the nation’s ‘deep secrets’, The Washington Post For Clues To Trump's National Security Policy, Look To His Advisers, NPR U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan closes after attacks, Military Times Pence as Trump’s... Read More
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