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Aug. 25, 2010
Drilling Moratorium Working Group Report
At the request of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, the Bipartisan Policy Center formed a working group to consider the use of moratoria as a method for mitigating future harm in the immediate aftermath of a spill. The working group evaluated the appropriate questions for the federal government to consider in determining which of the suspended activities could safely resume if the moratorium were lifted.
Cyber ShockWave: Simulation Report and Findings
Report
On February 16, 2010, a bipartisan group of former senior administration and national security officials participated in a simulated cyber attack on the United States—Cyber ShockWave. The simulation, which was moderated by Wolf Blitzer and broadcast as a special on CNN, provided an unprecedented look at how the government would respond to a large-scale cyber crisis affecting much of the nation.
Meeting the Challenge: When Time Runs Out
Report
An update to the Bipartisan Policy Center report on U.S. policy toward Iranian nuclear development. The most immediate national security threat to the United States is Iran’s rapid progress toward achieving nuclear weapons capability—and time is running out. A nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran must be prevented, as it cannot be contained. Read about the BPC's series on Iran here.
Transitioning to a Performance-Based Federal Surface Transportation Policy
Report
The Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) National Transportation Policy Project (NTPP) held an international workshop titled Transitioning to a Performance-Based Federal Surface Transportation Policy. Findings of the conference conversations are described in this workshop summary report.
A Business Plan for America’s Energy Future
Jun. 10, 2010
The American Energy Innovation Council (AEIC), released a “business plan” that outlines fundamental changes in U.S. energy innovation to increase American economic competitiveness, diversify our energy sources, and produce more abundant, clean, low-cost energy.
AEIC is chaired by former DuPont CEO Charles Holliday, and along with Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft, and Jeff Immelt, Chief Executive of GE, the group includes former Lockheed Martin Chairman Norm Augustine, Xerox CEO Ursula Burns, Kleiner Perkins Partner John Doerr and Cummins Chairman Tim Solso.
Testimony
Congressman Lee Hamilton and Governor Tom Kean testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on “Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A Discussion with the 9/11 Commissioners.”
