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		<title><![CDATA[APTA President Submits Testimony for Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, July 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In light of the London and Madrid transit attacks, a special hearing has been called to address rail security in the United States and how to make rail transit more secure. Needs, vulnerabilities and best practices aWASHINGTON, July 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In light...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Homeland Security: Managing First Responder Grants to Enhance Emergency Preparedness in the National Capital Region]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=145663]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The report examines the use of federal funds emergency preparedness funds allocated to National Capital Region NCR jurisdictions, the challenges within the NCR to organizing and implementing efficient and effective preparedness programs, any emergency preparedness gaps that remain in the NCR, and the Department of Homeland Security's DHS role in...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Homeland Security: Coordinated Planning and Standards Needed to Better Manage First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=148442]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the National Capital Region NCR, comprising jurisdictions including the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia, has been recognized as a significant potential target for terrorism. The paper reports on what federal funds have been allocated to NCR jurisdictions...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness: Federal Funds for First Responders]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=149112]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The report addresses the need to balance expeditious distribution of first responder funds to states and localities with accountability for effective use of those funds and summarized major findings related to funding distribution delays and delays involving funds received by local governments, as presented in reports issued by the Department...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Homeland Security: Management of First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region Reflects the Need for Coordinated Planning and Performance Goals]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=149113]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the National Capital Region NCR, comprising jurisdictions has been recognized as a significant potential target for terrorism. The paper reports on what federal funds have been allocated to NCR jurisdictions for emergency preparedness; what challenges exist within NCR to organizing and implementing...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=152426]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296) requires the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate EPR of the Department of Homeland Security DHS to coordinate federal emergency management activities. The law consolidates federal emergency authorities and resources into EPR - but not terrorism preparedness activities, which are administered by the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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