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| Date March 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-548T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 am, MST, on Monday, March 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Critical Components of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness
State... |
| Date March 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-547T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 pm, CMT, Friday, March 22, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Intergovernmental Partnership in a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparednes... |
| Date March 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-490T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations House Committee on Government Reform For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST Tuesday, March 12, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made; More Direction and Partnership Sought
Statement of Henry L. Hinton, Jr. Managing Director, Defense Capabilit... |
| Date March 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-473T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST, Friday, March 1, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Key Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness
Statement of J... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-472T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, February 27, 2002 TERRORISM INSURANCE Rising Uninsured Exposure to Attacks Heightens Potential Economic Vulnerabilities
Statement of Richard J. Hillman Director, Financia... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-259 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters SEVERE WILDLAND FIRES Leadership and Accountability Needed to Reduce Risks to Communities and Resources GAO-02-259 Contents Letter
Results In Brief Background The Federal Effort to Reduce Hazardous Fuels Lacks Clearly Defined and Effective Leadership Little Progress Made In Implementing a Sound Performance ... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-359T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans' Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, January 24, 2002 GULF WAR ILLNESSES Similarities and Differences Among Countries in Chemical and Biological Threat Assessment and Veterans' Heal... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-235T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2001 BIOTERRORISM The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Role in Public Health Protection
Statement for the Record by Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-235T Mr. Ch... |
| Date Nov. 7, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-160T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m., EST Wednesday November 7, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY Challenges and Strategies in Addressing Short- and Long-Term National Needs
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-160T Mr. Chairman and Members of the... |
| Date Nov. 7, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-219T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, November 7, 2001 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE DOD Should Clarify Expectations for Medical Readiness
Statement of Nancy Kingsbury... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-208T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EST Wednesday October 31, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY A Risk Management Approach Can Guide Preparedness Efforts
Statement of Raymond J. Decker Director, Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-02-208T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I apprec... |
| Date Oct. 23, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-181T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Tuesday, October 23, 2001 ANTHRAX VACCINE Changes to the Manufacturing Process
Statement of Nancy Kingsbury, Ph.D., Managing Director, Applie... |
| Date Oct. 19, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-38 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE DOD Needs to Clarify Expectations for Medical Readiness GAO-02-38 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology DOD and the Serv... |
| Date Oct. 17, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-162T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2001 COMBATING TERRORISM Considerations for Investing Resources in Chemical and Biological Preparedness
Statement of Henry L. Hinton, Jr. Managing Director, Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-02-162T Mr. Chairman ... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-145T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY Need to Consider VA's Role in Strengthening Federal Preparedness
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans' Health and Benefits Issues GAO-02-145T Mr. Chairman and M... |
| Date Oct. 12, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-150T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations; House Committee on Government Reform For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Friday October 12, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY Key Elements of a Risk Management Approach
Statement of Raymond J. Decker, Director Defense Capabilities and Management GA... |
| Date Oct. 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-149T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2001 BIOTERRORISM Review of Public Health Preparedness Programs
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-149T Mr. Chairma... |
| Date Oct. 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-141T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Public Health, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2001 BIOTERRORISM Public Health and Medical Preparedness
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-141T Mr. Chairman and Memb... |
| Date Oct. 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-129T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2001 BIOTERRORISM Coordination and Preparedness
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issu... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-915 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Committees BIOTERRORISM Federal Research and Preparedness Activities GAO-01-915 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Departments and Agencies Reported a Variety of Actions and Funding for Research and Preparedness Activities Despite Efforts to Coordinate Federal Programs, Fragmentation Remains Despite Feder... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1168T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 26, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Significant Challenges in Safeguarding Government and Privately Controll... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1171T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs and Its Subcommittee on Oversight of Governmental Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday September 25, 2001 AVIATION SECURITY Vulnerabilities in, and Alternatives for, Preboard Screening Security Operations
Stateme... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1158T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EDT Friday September 21, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY A Framework for Addressing the Nation's Efforts
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-1158T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We at GAO, along with all... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1165T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday September 21, 2001 AVIATION SECURITY Weaknesses in Airport Security and Options for Assigning Screening Responsibilities
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham Director, Physical Infr... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-822 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Committees COMBATING TERRORISM Selected Challenges and Related Recommendations GAO-01-822 Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 4 4 5 6 10 17 18 20 23 27 27 Chapter 1 Introduction
The Federal ... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1166T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittees on Transportation, Senate and House Committees on Appropriations For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, September 20, 2001 AVIATION SECURITY Terrorist Acts Illustrate Severe Weaknesses in Aviation Security
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-01-1166T Madam ... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-909 |
Title
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| Date Aug. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1069R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 31, 2001 The Honorable Lamar Smith Chairman Subcommittee on Crime Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives Subject: Responses of Federal Agencies and Airports We Surveyed About Access Security Improvements Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter responds to the Subcommittee’s December 2000 request that we determine what securi... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1073T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m., PDT Wednesday August 29, 2001 INFORMATION SECURITY Code Red, Code Red II, and SirCam Attacks Highlight Need for Proactive Measures Statemen... |
| Date Aug. 13, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-850 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters CHEMICAL WEAPONS FEMA and Army Must Be Proactive in Preparing States for Emergencies GAO-01-850 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Funding Needed for Critical Items Exceeds Projected Costs CSEPP Has Enhanced Emergency Responsiveness, but Most States Still Not Fully Prepared FEMA’s and Army’s Man... |
| Date July 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1022T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 Tuesday, July 31, 2001 THE NATIONAL FIRE PLAN Federal Agencies Are Not Organized to Effectively and Efficiently Implement the Plan
Statement of Barry T. Hill Director, Natural Resources and Environment ... |
| Date July 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-605 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters NUCLEAR REGULATION Progress Made in Emergency Preparedness at Indian Point 2, but Additional Improvements Needed GAO-01-605 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Consolidated Edison Has Taken Actions to Resolve Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses, but More Needs to Be Done The Four Counties Strengthened Th... |
| Date July 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1005T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 25, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism and Government Information, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Significant Challenges in Developing Analysis, Warning, and Response Capabilities
Statement of Robert F. Dacey Director... |
| Date July 6, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-709 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Committees CHEMICAL SAFETY Status of Changes to the National Fire Protection Association Code for Propane GAO-01-709 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Revised Code Strengthens Previous Provisions Stakeholders Said the New Code Makes Available More Information to Emergency Personnel, but Many Saw Need for More Changes Defi... |
| Date May 22, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-769T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 22, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism and Government Information, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Significant Challenges in Developing Analysis, Warning, and Response Capabilities
Statement of Robert F. Dacey Director, ... |
| Date May 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-555T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2001 COMBATING TERRORISM Comments on H.R. 525 to Create a President’s Council on Domestic Terrorism Preparedness
S... |
| Date May 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-666T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement
Statement of Linda M. Calbom Director, Financial Management... |
| Date April 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-323 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2001 Report to the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Significant Challenges in Developing National Capabilities GAO-01-323 Contents Letter Executive Summary Chapter 1 Introduction
Cyber Risks to Critical Infrastructures Are Substantial and In... |
| Date April 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-13 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Relations, House Committee on Governmental Reform COALITION WARFARE Gulf War Allies Differed in Chemical and Biological Threats Identified and in Use of Defensive Measures GAO-01-13 Contents Letter Appendix I Major Chemical Warfare Agents and Thei... |
| Date April 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-660T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Apr... |
| Date April 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-600T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 5, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives COMPUTER SECURITY Weaknesses Continue to Place Critical Federal Operations and Assets at Risk
Statement of Robert F. Dacey Director, Information Security Is... |
| Date March 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-463 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement GAO-01-463 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objective, Scope, and Methodology 3 30 32 38... |
| Date March 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-556T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Comments on Counterterrorism Leadership and National Strategy
Statement for the Record Raymond J. Decker,... |
| Date March 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-15 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM FEMA Continues to Make Progress in Coordinating Preparedness and Response GAO-01-15 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs With Well-Established Consequence Management Exercise Practices 3 24 31 39 40 Appendix II: FEMA’s Terrorism Preparedness... |
| Date Dec. 13, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-21 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters STATE DEPARTMENT Serious Problems in the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program GAO-01-21 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Le er t December 13, 2000 The Honorable Jesse A. Helms Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate The Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman Chairm... |
| Date Dec. 6, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-171 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2000 Report to the Secretary of Transportation FAA COMPUTER SECURITY Recommendations to Address Continuing Weaknesses GAO-01-171 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Le er t December 6, 2000 The Honorable Rodney E. Slater The Secretary of Transportation Dear Mr. Secretary: In September, we testified before the Committee... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-14 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Federal Response Teams Provide Varied Capabilities; Opportunities Remain to Improve Coordination GAO-01-14 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Appendix II: Compendium of Selected Federal Response Plans and Authorities Selected Information About Federal Chemical, Biological, Radiologi... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE Units Better Equipped, but Training and Readiness Reporting Problems Remain GAO-01-27 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Individual Protective Equipment 3 22 23 27 Appendix II: Medical Decontamination Supplies Appendix III: Comm... |
| Date Oct. 27, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-4 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Plan Needed for Federal and State Response GAO-01-4 Contents Letter Appendix Tables
Appendix I: Comments From the Department of Health and Human Services 3 30 8 10 11 16 19 Table 1: Annual Vaccine Production Process Table 2: Months for Newly Detected Influenza Viruses to Reach the United ... |
| Date Sept. 11, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-180 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters WEST NILE VIRUS OUTBREAK Lessons for Public Health Preparedness GAO/HEHS-00-180 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Methodology 3 38 40 59 63 65 Appendix II: Timeline of Key Dates and Events in the West Nile Virus Outbreak, 1999 Appendix III: Related Publications Appendix IV: Comments From the Centers ... |
