A Stevens Earmark Funds a ‘Ferry to Nowhere’

By John Stanton
Roll Call Staff
Nov. 15, 2007, 12 a.m.

The $20 million earmark penned by Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) for a ferry project in the state — part of new defense spending legislation signed by President Bush earlier this week — could be a financial boon for those close to the lawmaker, including several figures in a high-profile federal political corruption probe in Alaska.



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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

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