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Latest Promises In Homeland Security
Joe Biden
Enact domestic terrorism law
No new law enacted, but official strategy heightens focus on domestic terrorism
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January 5, 2022
Barack Obama
Develop a comprehensive cyber security and response strategy
Obama makes progress on three-pronged cyber strategy
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December 12, 2016
Barack Obama
Prevent corporate cyber-espionage
New laws, more money support this promise
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January 16, 2013
Barack Obama
Prioritize security investments in refineries, pipelines and power grids
First steps being taken in long effort to fortify critical infrastructure
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January 3, 2013
Barack Obama
Improve communications systems for first responders
$7 billion for broadband network on its way, but challenges persist
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December 21, 2012
Barack Obama
Make security part of new infrastructure design
A deliberate move toward “resilience” in infrastructure
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December 19, 2012
Barack Obama
Seek more information sharing on security between feds and localities
“Fusion centers” widespread, but questions about their effectiveness persist
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December 17, 2012
Barack Obama
Strengthen Proliferation Security Initiative aimed at stopping spread of weapons of mass destruction
Rhetorical support for WMD-prevention program, but progress hard to document
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November 15, 2012
Barack Obama
Limit term of director of national intelligence
No progress on changing the DNI’s term
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January 14, 2011
Barack Obama
Initiate a grant and training program for law enforcement to deter cyber crime
Legislation for grants passed, funded
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January 13, 2010
Barack Obama
Increase funding for local emergency planning
More money in budget for first responders
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January 5, 2010
Barack Obama
Seek more funding for transportation security
Administration boosts transit security, but not by as much as promised
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January 2, 2010
Barack Obama
Create a national cyber adviser to coordinate security of electronic infrastructure
Coordinator named, but does not report directly to the president
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December 30, 2009
Barack Obama
Appoint a White House Coordinator for Nuclear Security
White House nuclear security coordinator was installed in January
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December 10, 2009
