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Russia accuses U.S. of non-proliferation failures
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on August 9, 2010

Russia has accused the United States of failing to live up to its obligations on the non-proliferation of weapons.

Former Sens. Graham and Talent criticize BioShield cuts
by Ted Purlain on August 5, 2010

Former senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent criticized potential cuts to the BioShield Strategic Reserve Fund in an open letter on August 3.

U.S. National Research Committee issues report on bioweapon security systems
by Ted Purlain on August 4, 2010

A 13-member committee of the U.S. National Research Committee recently issued a 187-page report that concluded that the use of DNA-based security scanning system to detect bioweapons is still a technology of the future.

Six cities training postal workers to deliver bioterror meds
by Ted Purlain on August 3, 2010

Six years after the government first explored the idea of using U.S. postal workers to dispense critical medicines in the wake of terrorist attack and eight months after the Obama administration ordered a plan developed to do so, six unnamed cities have b

Senate Judiciary subcommittee to discuss nation's bioterror response ability
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on August 2, 2010

After a Justice Department report called the U.S. government’s ability to respond to an attack by weapons of mass destruction, including a bioterror attack, inadequate, a Senate Judiciary subcommittee will convene to assess the problem.

HHS seeks comments on its select agents and toxins list
by Ted Purlain on July 27, 2010

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently called for comments on its list of select agents and toxins.

Outcry against BioShield cuts continues
by Paul Tinder on July 23, 2010

A recently drafted letter that has been signed by 17 senators roundly denounces efforts to cut billions in funding for drugs and vaccines meant to fight bioterrorism.

Senate committee blasts lack of unified biological weapon strategy
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on July 22, 2010

Members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee blasted a recent report submitted by the Department of Homeland Security for lacking substantive detail.

UDT responds to potential BioShield cuts
by Ted Purlain on July 16, 2010

Universal Detection Technology, a significant producer of biodefense early warning monitoring technologies and a provider of training to counter-terrorism personnel, has responded to a House appropriations bill that would cut funding to Project Bioshield.

Talent and Graham react to potential biodefense spending cut
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on July 15, 2010

Former senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent wrote a letter to President Barack Obama on July 12 expressing their concerns over plans to cut biodefense spending by $2 billion.

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., holds biosecurity meeting with NATO members
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on July 14, 2010

Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly met with the senior-leadership of Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., on July 12 to discuss the policies put in place to protect the country from a bioterrorism event or a pandemic illness.

House bill seeks to remove $2 billion in bioterror funding
by Ted Purlain on July 14, 2010

A recently passed house appropriations bill seeks to take $2 billion dollars away from funds intended to fight bioterrorism and outbreaks of pandemic disease.

Executive Order signed to assist bioagent regulatory hurdles
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on July 7, 2010

A White House Executive Order signed on July 2 references the findings of a biodefense by Vickie Sutton, a professor at Texas Tech, study about anxiety, researchers and the regulations that govern them.

Federal biodefense organizations discuss CBRN response plans
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on June 19, 2010

A panel consisting of one member from each of three major federal biodefense-related organizations met to discuss their coordinated response in the case of a CBRN event at this week's 8th Annual Biodefense, Vaccines and Therapeutics Conference in Washingt

WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010 introduced
by Daniel Purt on June 18, 2010

Aiming to improve efforts to prevent and respond to an attack by weapons of mass destruction, U.S. Congressmen Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and Peter T. King (R-NY) have introduced The WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.

Lawmakers make strides in WMD fight
by Daniel Purt on June 15, 2010

Bipartisan legislation was introduced last week that lawmakers hope will implement recommendations made by the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission.

Graham highlights dangers of weapons of mass destruction
by Ashton Daigle on May 25, 2010

Former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham warned of the dangers of bioterrorism during a speech he recently gave at the University of Florida.

Michigan Security Network boosts state’s economy
by Mary J. Lewis on October 27, 2009

Fighting Michigan’s well-documented economic struggles, industry leaders are looking for innovation that will help jumpstart the econo

Commission says U.S. failing to address urgent biosecurity issues
by Daniel Purt on October 27, 2009

The United States is failing to address its most urgent threat — biological proliferation and terrorism — concluded a report issued Oct. 21 by the bipartisan Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism.

Self-policing best defense against insider bioterrorism attacks
by Rita Uplend on October 19, 2009

The best defense against insider bioterrorist attacks is "a culture of trust and responsibility in the laboratory," according to a science panel report released Sept. 30.

Kansas' congressional delegation reviews biodefense lab progress
by Mary J. Lewis on October 19, 2009

An agreement on developing a new federal biodefense lab in Kansas indicates that the facility will be built and will be safe, members of the state's congressional delegation said Oct. 8.

Napolitano announces standards for private-sector preparedness
by Mary J. Lewis on October 18, 2009

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced new proposed standards for a 9/11 Commission-recommended program for the private sector to improve preparedness for disasters and emergencies.

Napolitano calls for increased readiness, resiliency
by Rita Uplend on October 18, 2009

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano urged government, communities and citizens to become more ready and resilient to face disasters ranging from terrorism to natural disasters to diseases.

Wisconsin National Guard prepared to help state in emergencies
by Daniel Purt on October 17, 2009

Throughout September, ReadyWisconsin and the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council encouraged organizations and individuals to prepare for disasters and emergencies as part of the annual nationwide Preparedness Month Campaign.

Fort Riley Prepares for the Worst
by Mary J. Lewis on October 17, 2009

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Irwin Army Community Hospital prepared for disaster and emergency situations in a “mass casualty” exercise in September.

States, municipalities could get biological agent detection kits
by Pat Dulnier on October 17, 2009

Universal Detection Technology, a developer of early warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs, announced Oct. 19 that it is preparing for inclusion in a disaster preparedness contract established in New York after Sept. 11,

Biosecurity panel’s findings heading to Obama
by Ted Purlain on October 16, 2009

WASHINGTON — The findings of a high-level panel that examined strategies to boost security at laboratories conducting research with dangerous diseases will be submitted to U.S. President Barack Obama soon.

UPMC, GE Healthcare create rapid-response manufacturing facility
by Mary J. Lewis on October 16, 2009

PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and GE Healthcare are working together to battle bioterrorism and infectious diseases, in a partnership announced Oct. 12.

Lieberman laments state of preparedness
by Rita Uplend on September 15, 2009

Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) is chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. He spoke to BioTerrorWatch about the need to make the United States safer from the threat of weapons of mass destruction.

New York prepares response to anthrax attack
by Paul Tinder on September 15, 2009

NEW YORK – The City’s Department of Health tested its readiness to respond to an anthrax attack with an antibiotics and vaccine distribution drill this week at a Lower East Side school.

Researcher proposes public-private partnership in war on terror
by Rita Uplend on September 15, 2009

Jeffrey A. Romoff spoke to BioTerrorWatch about his plan to improve the nation's capacity to develop and manufacture countermeasures critical to national and homeland security.

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