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"This is another indication that radical Muslims want to attack our military installations. It is at least the eighth plot or attack against our military since 9/11 and the sixth in the past two years. We need to know what outside connection the suspects had, whether they coordinated with al Qaeda or were in direct contact with Anwar al Awlaki as we know that Major Hasan was before the Fort Hood shooting.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 passed the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and will advance to a vote on the House floor. H.R. 2096, introduced by Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL) takes an essential step to secure our federal computer networks from espionage and our critical infrastructure from destruction. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has introduced companion legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced legislation to stop waste and mismanagement found in U.S. efforts to assist Mexico in its war against the drug cartels. Rep. McCaul introduced an amendment addressing this issue during today’s markup of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. It passed unanimously.
Addresses DHS' Failure to Respond to Private Sector Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A second Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) will soon be based in Texas in an effort to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border. The Predator UAV is equipped with anelectro-optical/infrared sensor system that vastly improves the operational effectiveness in CBP missions and is-drone with synthetic aperture radar suitable for flights in darkness and inclement weather. By the end of 2011,the next UAV will be stationed at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station alongside the Guardian UAV, which began service including maritime missions earlier this year.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The use of technology to secure our borders and airports alone costs taxpayers billions of dollars. This Friday, July 15, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) will convene a hearing to determine whether the Department of Homeland Security effectively leverages existing and emerging technologies, or whether DHS needlessly spends money to reinvent the wheel. Issues the hearing will examine include:
Statement entered into the official House Record by Congressman McCaul, Co-Chair of the House Sudan Caucus:
Title:
Extension to Remarks on the Republic of South Sudan's Decleration of Independence
Hon. & Members Offical Name:
Hon. Michael T. McCaul
Member's Name as it Appears in Official Record:
Mr. McCaul
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