James Langevin News

“That's an issue that needs to be put to rest”

Even if U.S. District Judge William E. Smith pledges to follow judicial precedent as a member of a powerful federal appeals court, he could go back on his word once he gets the lifetime job, Sen. via Providence Journal

“It was a special moment for me as a new senator”

The House yesterday passed a national intelligence policy bill that would ban the use of harsh interrogation techniques such as waterboarding, setting up a Senate vote next week and a possible veto ... via Providence Journal

MANCHESTER, NH Congressman Jim Langevin will be in Manchester and Durham Sunday to campaign for Hillary and meet with disability advocates and discuss her bold plans to fund and support stem cell research. via Press Releases

John M. Powers writes on Utilities Online : Concerned about the results of a secret experiment conducted for the Department of Homeland Security in which a generator was destroyed by a cyber attack, the House ... via Fergie's Tech Blog

“You're just another shining example of what a citizen soldier is all about”

Sgt. Earle Tammelleo refuses to take sole credit for the military actions that turned Iraqi insurgents back two years ago and allowed his entire Rhode Island Army National Guard unit to return home safely. via Providence Journal

“With the click of a mouse, our power grids could be destroyed”

As he wraps up a year as rookie chairman of a little known House subcommittee, Rep. via Providence Journal

“This is not a tech focus; it is a Washington focus”

A blue-ribbon panel of three dozen security experts hopes to craft a strategy to improve the United States' cybersecurity by the time the next president takes office, the Center for Strategic and International ... via The Register

“ERM shines a light on cyber-CIP risks and all other enterprise risks at very high levels of accountability, including the boardroom.”

Created by Rodney J. Petersen on November 01, 2007 In a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology , ... via Connect.educause.edu

“Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Month.”

The resolution, H. RES. 716, was introduced by Congressman Jim Langevin with strong bi-partisan support. via Speaking of Security

“We know from countless real-world examples that these units are highly vulnerable to intentional and unintentional cyber-events. Knocking any of these units off could affect the power supply to our nation's critical infrastructure”

New cybersecurity standards proposed by the North American Electric Reliability Corp. via Infoworld

“I'll be blunt -- if this administration doesn't recognize and prioritize these problems soon, the future isn't going to be pretty”

Significant number of interdependent assets still exposed, say critics October 19, 2007 -- New cybersecurity standards proposed by the North American Electric Reliability Corp. via ComputerWorld

“If this administration doesn't recognize and prioritize these problems soon, the future isn't going to be pretty.”

The electricity grid, power plants and refineries face increasing threats from computer hackers who could cause major disruptions and economic chaos, congressional investigators say. via Newsday.com

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton canceled her visit to the Ocean State, according to Susan Weiner, who was set to host the event with her husband, Mark. via Providence Journal