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www.cnn.com
5 months ago
US politics

House Oversight Committee launches investigation into Coast Guard after CNN report

The House Oversight Committee is investigating the US Coast Guard for mishandling misconduct, including sexual assault, racism, and hazing.
Coast Guard leaders concealed reports of these problems from the workforce, the public, and Congress. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Europe news

Pass Ukraine aid, Congress - it's a bargain for American security

President Biden has requested over $60 billion for Ukraine, which is more than twice the US Coast Guard's annual budget.
Supporting Ukraine is a bargain for American national security, as it has greatly weakened Russia without any American casualties.
US spending on the war in Ukraine is revitalizing the US defense-industrial base and benefiting American manufacturers. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
5 months ago
US politics

Change is necessary': Coast Guard pledges reforms after mishandling reports of sexual assault

The US Coast Guard has released a highly critical report acknowledging its failure to protect service members and promising reforms to address the misconduct allegations.
The internal review team found that there is a lack of accountability and an erosion of trust in Coast Guard leadership. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Coast Guard still probing cause of oil sheen off the coast of Huntington Beach

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an oil sheen off Huntington Beach, clean-up efforts are ongoing.
The cause of the oil sheen is still undetermined, with officials unsure if it was a leak or spill. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Oil sheen confirmed off Huntington Beach; Coast Guard investigating

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a potential oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach in Orange County.
Local officials, including Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner and Supervisor Katrina Foley, are actively engaged in addressing the situation. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

US Coast Guard searches for man sailing from California to Hawaii

Coast Guard asks for help in finding missing sailor
Noel Rubio left Long Beach on Dec. 28 and was last heard from near Catalina Island [ more ]
Nextgov.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Biden to sign executive order boosting cybersecurity of ports, maritime vessels

President Biden expected to sign executive order to boost maritime cybersecurity through DHS and U.S. Coast Guard.
Order mandates vessels and ports to enhance cybersecurity defenses, comply with incident reporting rules, and establish minimum cybersecurity standards. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Coast Guard plucks three from overturned boat near Puerto Rico

The US Coast Guard rescued three stranded boaters whose vessel capsized off the coast of Puerto Rico.
The boaters were rescued after making a 911 call and providing their precise location. [ more ]
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