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THE NEW FORTY Sharing critical intelligence...
Some days there are just so many things I would like to address in my blog that it is a struggle to pick just one. This is one of those days. It is hard to choose just one thing, but choose I must as ...
Posted on 10/3/12 at 7:01 PM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE Facebook: Sometimes I Like It, Sometimes I Don't
So many people want me to like them, I feel as if I were back in high school or junior high. Thank God I'm not; once was enough. This time around's a little different though. Instead of being accos...
Posted on 4/18/12 at 12:32 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER 9/11 forced state to form better emergency response plan
Even the dark smoke clouds billowing out of the Twin Towers, a Pennsylvania field and the Pentagon 10 years ago contained a silver lining. The East Coast terrorist attacks that killed 2,975 people co...
Posted on 9/12/11 at 5:04 AM
Proposed border fee ‘not going to happen,’ says congressman 
A U.S. congressman said Canadians should not be overly concerned about a proposed border crossing fee, saying it just isn’t going to happen.
By Canadian Press , April 30, 2013
Prospect of border-crossing fees unpopular in ND
On Monday, Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., joined 18 other members of Congress in signing a letter asking Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to reject a proposal in the department’s 2014 budget to study charging the fee.
By Mike Nowatzki , April 30, 2013
North Dakota Guard soldiers leaving for mission in DC
More than 200 North Dakota National Guard soldiers are leaving for a yearlong deployment to the Washington, D.C., area, for a homeland security mission.
By Associated Press , April 27, 2013
LLOYD OMDAHL: Homeland Committee protests new census
“The federal Census people are coming back,” Chief Security Officer Garvey Erfald half shouted as he entered the community hall where the members of the Homeland Security Committee were choosing chairs for the regular spring meeting.
By Lloyd Omdahl , April 15, 2013
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DHS released over 2,000 immigrants
The Homeland Security Department released from its jails more than 2,000 illegal immigrants facing deportation in recent weeks due to looming budget cuts and planned to release 3,000 more during March, The Associated Press has learned.
By Alicia A. Caldwell , March 01, 2013
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LLOYD OMDAHL: Homeland Committee checks militia status
It was more than cold as the town’s 13 electors gathered in the cavernous unheated community hall for an emergency meeting of the Homeland Security Committee, called pursuant to orders issued by the mayor.
By Lloyd Omdahl , January 21, 2013
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House lawmakers: Airport screeners ineffective, rude
House members of both parties on Monday teed off against the agency in charge of airport and port anti-terrorist screening, saying it uses ineffective tactics, wastes money on faulty equipment and treats travelers rudely. TSA officials told a hearing that airport screening is getting better for U.S. travelers, because the agency is moving away from a one-size-fits-all system. Instead, the TSA is expanding programs to identify travelers posing a risk, while allowing those who provide personal information in advance to go through a fast line.
By Larry Margasak , March 26, 2012
OUR OPINION: Candidates should talk about border
Health care reform is an issue. The Environmental Protection Agency is an issue. The federal deficit is an issue.
By Tom Dennis , December 18, 2011
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Obama, Harper won't budge on pipeline dispute
In diplomatically polite terms, President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper remained at odds Wednesday over a proposed oil pipeline from Canada through the United States, with Obama showing no interest in speeding up a project that the Canadian leader sees as vital to his nation's economy.
By Ben Feller , December 07, 2011
Fed bill would give Border Patrol unprecedent authority in BWCA, Voyageurs
More than 30 environmental laws would be waived and the Department of Homeland Security would be allowed to build roads, erect fences, set up monitoring equipment and use vehicles to patrol public lands within 100 miles of the Mexican and Canadian borders, according to proposed legislation in the House. No current plans exist to build such infrastructure, but a border-long environmental assessment is being completed to expedite such plans if needed in the future.
By Pam Louwagie , November 14, 2011
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Judge tosses Jesse Ventura's airport scans lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura in which he sought to challenge the use of full-body scans and pat-downs at airport checkpoints.
By Associated Press , November 03, 2011
New port of entry facility opens near Noonan, N.D.
The facility replaces one built in 1961 that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say was outdated.
By Associated Press , October 24, 2011
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OUR OPINION: A fence between U.S. and Canada? Forget it
Now and then, a news report seems too ridiculous to be believed. Great news: This time, the report is exactly that. “OTTAWA — The U.S. is looking at building fences along the border with Canada to help keep out terrorists and other criminals,” the Canadian Press report this week began.
By Tom Dennis , September 30, 2011
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First criminal immigrant arrested in N.D. as part of national operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested a Vietnamese man in Grand Forks as part of a national roundup.
By Associated Press , September 28, 2011
N.D. law enforcement agencies, state getting more than $9.6 million in Homeland Security money
The grants will help the agencies prevent terrorist attacks, secure U.S. borders and enhance emergency preparedness, according to a news release from the state’s congressional delegation, Sen. Kent Conrad, Sen. John Hoeven and Rep. Rick Berg.
By Kevin Bonham , August 24, 2011
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