cosimo jun 2005 (5 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Life and death decisions are based on the accuracy of intelligence. When intelligence is distorted or exaggerated to support the policies of an administration, it jeopardizes our nation's security and the lives of the men and women of our armed forces.'.[I]ntelligence relating to the Iraq-al Qaeda relationship was manipulated by high ranking officials in the Department of Defense to support the Administration's decision to invade Iraq.'These are just a few of the candid assertions made by U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) regarding the Department of Defense's assumption of a close, prolonged relationship between Iraq and al Qaeda as advocated the Bush administration.This alternative intelligence assessment looks at the Iraq-al Qaeda evidence through a different lens. The Levin Report includes information on: How high-ranking officials in the Department of Defense exaggerated intelligence regarding the alleged link between Iraq and al Qaeda in order to support the Bush Administration's policy goal of removing Saddam Hussein. The CIA's failures in producing accurate intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and alleged links to terrorist organizations. How U.S. intelligence activities went far beyond the normal practices of policy.U.S. SENATOR CARL LEVIN (D-MI) is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he has earned a reputation as a strong supporter of U.S. national defense. He was an early and consistent advocate of efforts to prepare the American military to combat terrorism. Senator Levin also serves as the ranking Democrat of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Governmental Affairs Committee.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Although the probability of a domestic bioterrorist attack has been considered to be low, some characteristics of biological agents may make them appealing to terrorist. The information for the production of agents is readily available on the Internet, and the agents are relatively easy to grow and conceal. According to intelligence agencies, the possibility that terrorists may use chemical or biological materials may increase over the next decade.'- Results in Brief, BIOTERRORISM: The National Preparedness & ActivitiesDespite federal efforts, significant concerns exist regarding preparedness at the state and local levels. As a result, the Federal Government is involved in a range of research activities related to the public health and medical consequences of a bioterrorist attack on the civilian population.BIOTERRORISM: THE NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS & ACTIVITIES is part of studies being done to enable the rapid identification of biological agents in a variety of settings: to develop new vaccines, antibodies, and to improve treatment for infectious diseases caused by biological agents, including developing and testing emergency response equipment.The GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (GAO) is an agency that works for Congress and the American people. Congress asks GAO to study the programs and expenditures of the Federal Government. The GAO, commonly called the investigative arm of Congress or the 'congressional watchdog,' is independent and non-partisan. For information on the GAO and its activities, please visit: gao.gov/index.html.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Cutting off terrorists' funding is essential to deterring terrorist operations. The USA PATRIOT Act expanded the ability of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to access and share financial information regarding terrorist investigations, but terrorists may have adjusted their activities by increasing use of alternative financial mechanisms.'- Why GAO Did This Study, Terrorist FinancingThis report originally issued by the U.S. General Accounting Office finds that terrorists use many alternative-financing mechanisms to earn, move, and store assets. They earn assets by selling contraband cigarettes and illicit drugs, by misusing charitable organizations that collect large donations, and by other means.Topics in TERRORIST FINANCING include: Terrorists use of various alternative financing mechanisms and the extent of use Key U.S. government entities responsible for deterring terrorist financing Challenges that impede U.S. monitoring of terrorists' use of financing mechanisms U.S. Agency comments and evaluations, including conclusions and recommendations for U.S. Executive ActionIn conducting this review, the General Accounting Office examined and interviewed officials from U.S. agencies, including the Departments of Justice, the Treasury, Homeland Security, State, and Defense, as well as form the intelligence community. Also information was assessed information provided from various non-governmental organizations, industry and charitable associations, researchers in the field, and the United Nations.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - ¿Global Trends 2015 should be seen as a work-in-progress, a flexible framework for thinking about the future¿[T]he judgments flow from our best efforts to produce a comprehensive picture of the world in 2015. [This] analysis will help¿leaders better cope with, for example, the uncertainties involved with the decline of Russia, the emergence of China, or the political, economic and societal dynamics in the Middle East.¿ Originally issued by the Central Intelligence Agency in July 2001, Global Trends 2015: A Dialogue About the Future identifies the factors that will be central in shaping the global demographic landscape in 2015 and beyond. Several Key Findings Include:Declining birthrates and a steady increase of an aging population will combine to increase health care and pension costs.Expansion of the ¿youth bulge¿ in several developing countries will increase the potential for economic growth and political stability.Food, energy and water scarcities will pose significant challenges to the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Northern China.Effective governance will increasingly be determined by the ability to form partnerships to increase information flows, create new technologies and manage population migration. This research was originally approved for publication by the National Foreign Intelligence Board under the authority of the Director of Central Intelligence and prepared under the direction for the National Intelligence Council.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The economy strengthened in fiscal year 2004, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growing at a faster pace than in the prior fiscal year and employment posting a large increase after declining in each of the previous 3 fiscal years. Rising employment and income contributed to an increase.in fiscal year 2004-the first gain in four years.Outlays, however, rose more than receipts and the Federal budget deficit widened in fiscal year 2004 to $412.3 billion, an increase of $37.5 billion from $374.8 billion in fiscal year 2003. Overall, results in fiscal year 2004 were mixed.'- Economic and Budgetary Results, Financial Report Of The United States GovernmentFINANCIAL REPORT OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT is prepared to give the President, Congress, and the American people information about the financial results and position of the Federal Government. The Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Service, which provides centralized payment, collection, and reporting services for the Federal Government and acts as its money manager, issues this report on an annual basis.The Financial Report provides a broad, comprehensive overview of the Federal Government's finances and states the Government's financial position and condition, its revenues and costs, its assets and liabilities as well as other obligations and commitments.A Financial Report is submitted to Congress by March of each year as is required by law and is subject to audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The next scheduled Financial Report will be issued in December 2005. For more information about the Department of Treasury, please visit fms.treas.gov.