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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Symantec Corp., a global leader in security, storage and systems management solutions, awarded Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) its Cyber 4 Award for excellence in federal cybersecurity policy, specifically recognizing his “strong leadership, innovative approaches and willingness to go above and beyond to make a difference”.
VIDEO: Did Pakistan Give Bin Laden Safe Haven?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of State has not released information to Congress required by law detailing what Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia and ten other countries are doing to eliminate safe havens for terrorists, and what those countries are doing to prevent terrorists from reconstituting their efforts to attack the United States.
Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2011
Requires federal agencies to implement strategic plans to prevent attacks
Press Conference VIDEO: McCaul's addresses Cybersecurity as priority of the Speaker's High Tech Working Group
"We've known for years that cyber attacks were the future of warfare. Attacks against our federal networks occur on a daily basis. Often they are espionage; stealing sensitive information. Some are aimed at shutting down critical infrastructure. Both are threats to national security that could be used by rogue nations as a means to cause major service disruptions, economic damage or potentially to harm Americans.
AUSTIN – In an effort to preserve the stories of our nation’s veterans, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) is collaborating with the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, a nationwide effort to record first-hand accounts from the men and women who have served our country.
"Today’s speech by the President fails to clarify or reveal anything new about his policies in the Middle East. Two and a half years after taking office, the President continues to send our friends and adversaries in the region mixed signals. President Obama says he supports Israel, yet he advocates deep Israeli concessions to the Palestinians. He supports diplomacy with Iran, has been weak on enforcing sanctions, and has failed to support the Iranian people and their calls for freedom.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Top law enforcement agents from Texas and Arizona testified before Congress that crime and violence directly linked to Mexican drug cartels is more prevalent than federal crime statistics or the Obama administration portray. Their testimony was in sharp contrast to that of witnesses from the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice who said they agree with the administration’s assertion that the border has never been more secure.