Banking to Look at CFIUS Role

By John Stanton
Roll Call Staff

Feb. 28, 2006, 12 a.m.

Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) is expected to move legislation later this year reforming the secretive governmental panel responsible for approving a controversial takeover of management operations at a host of U.S. ports by the Dubai Ports World corporation despite potential serious gaps in intelligence regarding the United Arab Emirates company, Senate aides said on Monday.

Grover: U.S. Teaching Hospitals Need Federal Support

Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response

Nov. 6, 12:35 p.m.

The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies. Read Full Article