Spencer Hsu
National
Articles by Spencer Hsu
Texas Seeks FEMA Housing Aid (September 24, 2008)
Gas Prices Continue to Rise as Hurricane Destroys Oil Facilities (September 15, 2008)
Ike Roars Through Gulf Coast (September 14, 2008)
Texans Flee Coast as Ike Threatens Houston Area (September 12, 2008)
Delay Seen for Fence At U.S.-Mexico Line (September 11, 2008)
In WMD Report, U.S. Gets a C (September 9, 2008)
Midwife Delivery Can Lead to Passport Denial (September 9, 2008)
Effort on Immigration Courts Faulted (September 8, 2008)
Officials Quick to Praise Emergency Response (September 2, 2008)
Raid's Outcome May Signal a Retreat In Immigration Strategy, Critics Say (September 2, 2008)
New Orleans Levees Tested As Gustav Lashes Gulf Coast (September 2, 2008)
As Gustav Nears, GOP Changes Course (September 1, 2008)
New Orleans Prepares For Gustav (August 30, 2008)
Preparing for Mass Exodus As Gustav Gathers Strength (August 29, 2008)
Businesses Cite a Catch-22 After Miss. Immigration Raid (August 28, 2008)
U.S. May Ease Police Spy Rules (August 16, 2008)
Self-Deportation Has Few Takers (August 10, 2008)
Modest Gains Against Ever-Present Bioterrorism Threat (August 3, 2008)
Illegal Immigrants Have Chance to Self-Deport (July 31, 2008)
DHS Urges Vigilance Over Next 12 Months (July 29, 2008)
Anti-Terror Funds Questioned (July 26, 2008)
Expedited Trials of Illegal Immigrants Are Questioned (July 25, 2008)
Some Questions Unanswered in Disaster Housing Plan (July 22, 2008)
In Immigration Cases, Employers Feel the Pressure (July 21, 2008)
Ariz. Sheriff Accused Of Racial Profiling (July 17, 2008)
Costly Weapon-Detection Plans Are in Disarray, Investigators Say (July 16, 2008)
Findings on Katrina Trailers Went Undisclosed, Maker Says (July 10, 2008)
Toxicity in FEMA Trailers Blamed on Cheap Materials, Low Construction Standards (July 3, 2008)
U.S. Looked Into Kidnapping of Woman Related to Lawmaker (June 28, 2008)
DHS Lags in Preparations for Transition of Power, Study Says (June 26, 2008)
Plan to Fingerprint Foreigners Exiting U.S. Is Opposed (June 22, 2008)
White House Refuses To Release Documents On Air-Quality Policy (June 21, 2008)
DHS to Reopen Inquiry Into Suspect's Expulsion to Syria (June 6, 2008)
U.S. to Make Foreign Visitors Register Online (June 4, 2008)
Immigration Prosecutions Hit New High (June 2, 2008)
Safety Lapses Raised Risks In Trailers for Katrina Victims (May 25, 2008)
DHS Will Face Questions on Care of Detained Immigrants (May 22, 2008)
Immigration Raid Jars a Small Town (May 18, 2008)
Respiratory Illness Rose in Children After Katrina Hit (May 9, 2008)
Officials Testify on Disaster Plans (May 8, 2008)
Democrats Warn About Hospital Capacity (May 6, 2008)
Citing Risks, Study Suggests Ways To Ease National Security Handoff (April 25, 2008)
U.S. to Insist That Travel Industry Get Fingerprints (April 22, 2008)
Administration Set to Use New Spy Program in U.S. (April 12, 2008)
Citing Agency Officials' Actions After Party, Panel Asks for Probes (April 10, 2008)
States Maneuver to Avoid Penalties of New Federal ID Program (March 30, 2008)
U.S. Tweaks Proposal On Illegal Workers (March 22, 2008)
FCC Asked to Probe Auction (March 20, 2008)
Letting the Market Drive Transportation (March 17, 2008)
Anti-Terrorism Efforts Hailed (March 7, 2008)
Letters to Lawmakers May Be Tied to N.Y. Bombing (March 7, 2008)
Chertoff: Terrorism Prevention Efforts Successful (March 7, 2008)
Chertoff: Terrorism Prevention Efforts Successful (March 7, 2008)
DHS Strains As Goals, Mandates Go Unmet (March 6, 2008)
Coordinator Quits Gulf Recovery Job (March 1, 2008)
'Virtual Fence' Along Border To Be Delayed (February 28, 2008)
CDC Confirms Health Risks to Occupants of Trailers (February 14, 2008)
U.S. to Skirt Green-Card Check (February 12, 2008)
DHS Official Accused of Misleading (February 8, 2008)
Securing the Cities No Easy Task (February 3, 2008)
ID Rules To Change For Canada Crossings (January 22, 2008)
DHS to Unveil New Disaster Response Plan (January 19, 2008)
DHS to Replace 'Duplicative' Anti-Terrorism Data Network (January 18, 2008)
States Will Get More Time for Secure ID Plan (January 11, 2008)
Immigrant Crackdown Falls Short (December 25, 2007)
Coast Guard Employee Alleges Retaliation (December 16, 2007)
U.S. Immigration Agents Fell Short of Probe Goal (December 15, 2007)
Frequent U.S. Visits By TB Patient Noted (December 13, 2007)
Justice Seeks Delay in Court Challenge to Immigration Plan (November 25, 2007)
Immigrant Paperwork Backs Up At DHS (November 22, 2007)
Homeland Security Adviser Townsend Leaving White House (November 20, 2007)
DHS Erred in $475 Million Contract Given to Native Firm (November 20, 2007)
Report Faults Mine Safety (November 17, 2007)
FEMA Accused Of Wasting More Katrina Funding (November 16, 2007)
TSA Minimizes Failure to Detect Threats (November 16, 2007)
Bomb Parts Clear Air Security in Tests (November 15, 2007)
N.Y. Drops Plan to Issue Driver's Licenses to Illegal Immigrants (November 15, 2007)
Lawmakers Criticize FEMA's Handling of Hazards Posed by Trailers (November 9, 2007)
FEMA Press Secretary Directed Fake News Briefing, Inquiry Finds (November 9, 2007)
Border Security Falls Short In Audit (November 6, 2007)
DHS Relaxes Chemical Plant Storage Rules (November 3, 2007)
Ex-Prosecutor, Security Officer Cleared in Terrorism Case (November 1, 2007)
Fake FEMA Briefing Costs Official New Assignment (October 30, 2007)
FEMA Official Apologizes for Staged Briefing With Fake Reporters (October 27, 2007)
President to Tour Southern California To Gauge Fire Efforts (October 25, 2007)
IEDs Seen As Rising Threat in The U.S. (October 20, 2007)
Homeland Security's Use of Contractors Is Questioned (October 17, 2007)
Effort to Curb Illegal Workers' Hiring Blocked (October 11, 2007)
New Security Strategy Emphasizes Disaster Preparedness (October 10, 2007)
Judge Delays Ruling on Illegal Workers (October 2, 2007)
Bush's 'Virtual Fence' Faces Trouble, Delays (September 26, 2007)
Official Links German Terror Plot to Syrian Arms, Pakistani Operatives (September 26, 2007)
Crocker Blasts Refugee Process (September 17, 2007)
Proposed Disaster-Response Plan Faulted (September 12, 2007)
Plan to Target Businesses That Employ Immigrants Draws Fire (September 8, 2007)
Lawmakers Challenge Plan to Expand Spying (September 7, 2007)
GAO Criticizes Homeland Security's Efforts to Fulfill Its Mission (September 6, 2007)
FEMA to Let Katrina Victims Move From Trailers Into Hotels (September 5, 2007)
Immigrant Crackdown Halted (September 1, 2007)
Planned Crackdown on Immigrants Denounced (August 30, 2007)
ACLU Settles Suit on Illegal-Immigrant Holding Facility (August 28, 2007)
Border Crackdown Has El Paso Caught in Middle (August 21, 2007)
Activist's Arrest Highlights Key Immigrant Issue (August 21, 2007)
Intelligence Agencies Urged to Hire Minorities (August 15, 2007)
States Feel Left Out Of Disaster Planning (August 8, 2007)
Border Computers Vulnerable to Attack (August 3, 2007)
Democrats Offer Compromise Plan On Surveillance (August 2, 2007)
Congress Approves Homeland Security Bill in 2 Strong Votes (July 28, 2007)
House Passes Homeland Security Legislation (July 27, 2007)
Travelers Face Greater Use of Personal Data (July 27, 2007)
Envoy Urges Visas For Iraqis Aiding U.S. (July 22, 2007)
FEMA Knew Of Toxic Gas In Trailers (July 20, 2007)
D.C., New York Get Biggest Increases in Counterterrorism Aid (July 19, 2007)
DHS Plagued By Turnover In Top Positions (July 16, 2007)
No Phone Calls for Many Detainees (July 13, 2007)
U.S. Warns Of Stronger Al-Qaeda (July 12, 2007)
Job Vacancies At DHS Said To Hurt U.S. Preparedness (July 9, 2007)
D.C., N.Y. Say Expected Increase In Anti-Terror Funding Isn't Enough (July 8, 2007)
Two Terror Suspects Inquired About Medical Positions in U.S. (July 7, 2007)
Terror Webmaster Sentenced in Britain (July 6, 2007)
D.C. Boosts Security For Holiday Festivities (July 4, 2007)
New U.S. Passport Rules Postponed for at Least Six Months (June 21, 2007)
State Dept. Promises Passport Solutions (June 20, 2007)
State Dept. Faulted on Hill for Passport Delays (June 19, 2007)
FBI Name Check Cited In Naturalization Delays (June 17, 2007)
Breach Shows Borders Still Vulnerable (June 11, 2007)
Bureaucratic Failings Are Cited in TB Case (June 5, 2007)
Campaign Puts New Strain on Secret Service (May 29, 2007)
Immigration Agency Mired In Inefficiency (May 28, 2007)
Minor Offenses Make Up Most Immigration Cases (May 28, 2007)
FEMA Pricing Of Trailers Called Unfair And Wasteful (May 26, 2007)
Chertoff Emerges as Linchpin (May 23, 2007)
Guantanamo Detainee Returns to Australia (May 21, 2007)
No Easy Path to Immigration Reform (May 20, 2007)
Bush Changes Continuity Plan (May 10, 2007)
U.S. to Use Interpol Passport Database for Screening (May 6, 2007)
TSA Hard Drive With Employee Data Is Reported Stolen (May 5, 2007)
U.S. Targeting Immigrant 'Absconders' (May 5, 2007)
Panel to Probe Handling of Foreign Aid for Katrina (May 1, 2007)
Most Katrina Aid From Overseas Went Unclaimed (April 29, 2007)
FEMA to Take Lead Role in Coordinating Disaster Aid (April 18, 2007)
FEMA Doubles Estimate of Lost Meals to 13 Million (April 14, 2007)
Tons of Food Spoiled As FEMA Ran Out Of Storage Space (April 13, 2007)
U.S. Holds Suspects In War Crimes (April 4, 2007)
U.S. Announces New Chemical Plant Security Rules (April 3, 2007)
IG Criticizes Work On Wireless Network For Law Enforcement (March 27, 2007)
Coast Guard's Purchasing Raises Conflict-of-Interest Flags (March 25, 2007)
Senate Passes Bill Containing Proposals of 9/11 Panel (March 14, 2007)
FEMA Taking Hit on Sale of Surplus Trailers (March 8, 2007)
Cost and Privacy Concerns Cited In New Rules for Driver's Licenses (March 2, 2007)
States Get Extra Time On Launch of 'Real ID' (March 1, 2007)
Janitorial Service Officials Charged in Sweep of Illegal Immigrants (February 23, 2007)
Waxman Sees Potential Coverup in Ship Contract (February 9, 2007)
Coast Guard Failed to Properly Oversee Contracts, Officials Say (February 8, 2007)
Border Policy's Success Strains Resources (February 2, 2007)
Increased Immigration Fees Denounced (February 1, 2007)
Immigration Application Fees to Rise By 80 Percent (January 31, 2007)
Canadian Will Remain On U.S. Watch List (January 23, 2007)
Housing Aid Extended For '05 Storm Victims (January 20, 2007)
Immigrants Mistreated, Report Says (January 17, 2007)
House Passes Bill to Implement More of 9/11 Panel's Suggestions (January 10, 2007)
House Bill Backs Additional Reforms From 9/11 Report (January 9, 2007)
DHS to Boost 6 Cities' Share of Anti-Terror Funds (January 6, 2007)
Immigrant Processors Fall Behind (January 4, 2007)
Localities Operate Intelligence Centers To Pool Terror Data (December 31, 2006)
Domestic-Partner Violence in U.S. Fell Sharply (December 29, 2006)
Feinstein Criticizes DHS on Foreigner Exit Program (December 16, 2006)
U.S. Preparing to Drop Tracking of Foreigners' Departures by Land (December 15, 2006)
ICE Sweep Was Largest Ever Against One Firm (December 14, 2006)
Illegal Workers Arrested In 6-State ID Theft Sweep (December 13, 2006)
Traveler Data Program Defied Ban, Critics Say (December 9, 2006)
Costly Fleet Update Falters (December 8, 2006)
U.S.-Bound Cargo to Be Screened at Six Ports (December 8, 2006)
DHS Plan for 'Virtual' Border Fence Still Has Gaps (December 5, 2006)
FEMA Told to Resume Storm Aid (November 30, 2006)
Citizenship Agency Lost 111,000 Files (November 29, 2006)
Cheney Rejects Idea Of Iraq Withdrawal (November 18, 2006)
Democrats May Proceed With Caution on Immigration (November 13, 2006)
Democrats Still Face Hurdles In Enacting 9/11 Panel's Ideas (November 11, 2006)
U.S. Plans to Screen All Who Enter, Leave Country (November 3, 2006)
Immigration Arrests Down 8% for Year (October 31, 2006)
Caution Flag for Evacuation Plans (October 26, 2006)
GAO Calls Radiation Monitors Unreliable (October 18, 2006)
War at Forefront in Minn. Debate (October 16, 2006)
Bush Balks at Criteria for FEMA Director (October 7, 2006)
In Border Fence's Path, Congressional Roadblocks (October 6, 2006)
DHS Reviews Claims Of Contract Conflicts (October 2, 2006)
DHS Grants $191 Million to Defend Cities (September 26, 2006)
Homeland Security Bill Is More Style Than Substance, Analysts Say (September 24, 2006)
U.S. to Closely Watch Boeing's Border Plan (September 22, 2006)
Plenty of Holes Seen In a 'Virtual Fence' (September 21, 2006)
Transit-Worker ID Program Stalled (September 17, 2006)
Congress Agrees on Expanding FEMA (September 16, 2006)
FEMA Overhaul Debate Stalls Funds for Interoperable Radios (September 14, 2006)
Proposals to Revise FEMA May Be in Jeopardy on Capitol Hill (September 6, 2006)
First the Flood, Now the Fight (August 30, 2006)
12 Held After Jet Returns to Amsterdam (August 23, 2006)
DHS Terror Research Agency Struggling (August 20, 2006)
Suspect Held in Ramsey Slaying (August 17, 2006)
U.S. Responded to Plot With Speed, Secrecy (August 13, 2006)
Homeland Security Department Praised for Its Response (August 11, 2006)
3 Visiting Egyptian Students Held; 8 Missing (August 10, 2006)
Big Katrina Contractors Win More FEMA Work (August 10, 2006)
$400 Million FEMA Contracts Now Total $3.4 Billion (August 9, 2006)
Legal Residents Face Fingerprinting at Ports (July 28, 2006)
Homeland Security Contracts Abused (July 27, 2006)
Huge Backlogs, Delays Feared Under Senate Immigration Plan (July 24, 2006)
U.S. Struggles to Rank Potential Terror Targets (July 16, 2006)
Tunnel Plot Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda (July 11, 2006)
Plot to Attack N.Y. Foiled (July 8, 2006)
