Of the 34 million youth aged 17 to 24 in the United States, only 29 percent could actually serve, according to a report from The Heritage Foundation. As the military relies on volunteers to fill ranks each year, it’s a crisis authors Thomas Spoehr and Bridget Handy say is not in the future; it’s here […]
White House: It’s Washington’s Birthday
The White House released somewhat of a primer for George Washington’s Birthday Feb. 19, pointing out a few nuances and particulars of Washington’s Birthday vs. the contemporary “Presidents’ Day.” It’s still “Washington’s Birthday” says the administration—an event celebrated during the first president’s life and thereafter. Washington’s actual birthday falls on Feb. 22, which became a […]
Ex-ICE Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Fraud, ID Theft
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) chief counsel pleaded guilty Feb. 15 for identity theft and wire fraud, which included stealing identities of aliens involved in removal proceedings. Raphael Sanchez, a member of ICE’s Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, concocted the scheme to obtain loans, lines of credit, and make purchases using the […]
Homeland Security Subcommittee Reviews CFATS
A House Homeland Security subcommittee convened Feb. 15 to get industry input on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. Originally Authorized by Congress in 2007, CFATS “identifies and regulates high-risk chemical facilities to ensure they have security measures in place to reduce the risks associated with these chemicals.” Committee Chairman John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) noted […]
DHS Vendor Outreach Registration Opens Feb. 15
Registration for the next Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Vendor Outreach Session opens at noon Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, Feb. 15. The sessions are an opportunity for small businesses to connect with DHS officials and prime contractors. “The primary purpose is to give the small businesses an opportunity to discuss their capabilities, learn about […]