On Feb. 1, after the 2008 Grants Guide went to press, the Department of Homeland Security announced changes to several of the most relevant homeland security grant programs. This addendum documents these changes and provides the most current information available. Deadlines are subject to change, particularly for those programs that have not been formally announced… Keep Reading
The Transportation Worker Identification Credential holds the promise of both security and efficiency for American transportation. It’s an impressive vision— but implementation is looking difficult.
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Funding homeland security has never been easy, but when President George Bush chose to use airport user fees to fund a variety of improvements in fiscal year 2006, he raised it to a whole new level of difficulty.
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The presidential election is upon us, budget negotiations for the next fiscal year are underway and the last round of homeland security grants has been dispersed and, in many cases, spent. ‘Tis the season for budget prognostication FY 2005. Based on past and current trends, budget requests and a potential political power shift, where do we go from here?
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