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Witnesses testified on diplomatic security, focusing on the transition from military to civilian control of security operations in Iraq. They talked about the preparations already undertaken…

Jess Ford talked about the Government Accountability Office report on drug trafficking from Mexico and Central America. The report found that the State Department has no effective way to mea…

Witnesses testified about security issues facing diplomats and U.S. missions at home and abroad. They focused on a Government Accountability Office review of State Department security operat…

Mr. Ford talked about the Government Accountability Office report, which examined federal funds spent to stop the production of cocaine in Latin America and its importation into the United S…

An oversight hearing was held to identify steps the Departments of State and Homeland Security have made since 9/11 to address gaps and vulnerabilities in the visa process. The first panel o…

Governmental officials testified about vulnerabilities in the U.S. passport system that can be exploited by criminals and terrorists. Topics included identity theft, fraud prevention, comput…

The Subcommitte on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations of the House Government Reform Committee held a hearing on overseas security. The hearing focused on the fi…

Witnesses testified about the final report of the September 11 Commission on terrorist attacks in the U.S. and proposals to reorganize government agencies to better respond to terrorist thre…