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Department of Homeland Security Announces New Airline Security Program
The Department of Homeland Security announced a new Airline Security program, Secure Flight in August 2007. The program, intended to go into effect in 2008, may streamline the process of checking passengers against no-fly lists, but it may also threaten passengers' privacy.

Nuclear Terrorism -- United States Steps to Counter Nuclear Terrorism's Threat
The United States has taken some measures to prevent and respond to nuclear terrorism. Whether they are adequate is still unclear.

Airline Security and International Terrorism, a Linked History
International terrorist attacks have driven innovations in airline security systems. The intertwined history of airline security and international terrorism is in pictures, here.

Controversial Counterterrorism and Security Technologies
Are Biometrics terrorism's best barometers at borders and ports? Will Artificial Intelligence and Smart Cards outsmart terrorists? Here, a compendium of new, updated and future technologies designed to thwart terrorism.

Key Agencies in Homeland Security Efforts
Many federal agencies participate in homeland security, whether they set policy, gather intelligence or prepare for attacks. About Guide Robert Longley has compiled this comprehensive list of links.

Election 2006--Candidates for U.S. Senate Address Homeland Security
The continuing threat of terrorist attack has made Homeland Security a crucial 2006 election issue. Find out here where Democratic and Republican Senate candidates stand on topics from energy independence to immigration reform to Homeland Security state grant distribution. This article is the first of 3 segments covering races alphabetically. Candidates from Arizona to Massachusetts are in Segment 1.

Water Security-Assessing Threats and Planning Responses
Keeping the American water supply safe is a key element of homeland security. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides this guide to water safety legislation, planning and research.

2000 Senate Hearings on Foreign Languages and National Security
The critical lack of foreign language skills for defense and intelligence gathering became big news after 9/11. In fact, the problem had already been identified, as these Senate Hearings from 2000 show.

Department of Homeland Security website
The Department of Homeland Security website provides emergency preparaton information, and news on government initiatives to protect communities, borders, cyberspace and transportation.