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Top intelligence officials informed Congress that a series of recent bombings in Syria had “all the earmarks” of an al-Qaida attack, with National Intelligence Director James Clapper believing that the al-Qaida of Iraq are extending its reach into Syria. These comments came during a Senate Armed Services committee hearing focusing on worldwide threats to U.S. national security.

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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano urged lawmakers  to quickly pass cybersecurity legislation designed to strengthen both government and private computer defenses from attacks. She testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on the  Cybersecurity Act of 2012, bipartisan legislation that would give the Homeland Security Department power to identify vulnerabilities and set regulations requiring operators of critical networks to improve security or face penalties.

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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before the House Homeland Security Cmte. on the President’s 2013 budget request. Her department would receive a slight overall funding decrease under the President’s plan, for a total of $39.5 billion.

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CIA Director David Petraeus was among the speakers addressing The Reserve Officers Association (ROA) National Security Symposium Monday morning. He was joined by Michele Flournoy, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden in addressing the organization.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered the second annual ‘State of America’s Homeland Security’ address at a National Press Club Luncheon Monday afternoon. Napolitano took questions following her address.

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This is the first week back for the House of Commons since their holiday recess. Prime Minister David Cameron made remarks on the current issues facing Great Britain and answers questions from members of Parliament during his weekly question time.

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Defense Department spokesmen George Little and Captain John Kirby held their last briefing of the year at the Pentagon.  Looking into next year, Spokesman Little said the United States will maintain a strong  military presence in the middle east.

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23 years ago, 270 people died when Pam Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland. The victims of the terrorist bombing will be remembered during an annual ceremony at the Lockerbie Cairn in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Experts from Pakistan, the United States, Europe and India evaluate several scenarios for how the country will develop and evolve in the near future.

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Top defense officials and policy experts testified on Capitol Hill today on security issues relating to Iraq.  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey appear followed by a second panel.

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