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Colleen Rowley, Division Counsel (Former) Federal Bureau of Investigation, testified about shortcomings in information sharing and supervision at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Ms. Rowley had written a letter to Director Mueller complaining that FBI officials had thwarted efforts to investigate Zaccarias Moussaoui, who was later indicted for his involvement in September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Among the issues she addressed were the need to streamline the FBI bureaucracy and reform the culture of the agency to allow more effective and efficient investigations (6-6-2002)

Government and industry officials spoke to corporate executives about funding and procurement for homeland security programs. Among the topics they addressed were the potential economic impact of homeland security legislation, the size of governmental investments in homeland security, and likely changes in government and enterprise as a result of the legislation. (10-21-2002)

U.S Secretary Of State, Colin Powell, addresses the United Nations assembly regarding information which shows that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had in possession dangerous chemicals and weapons of mass destruction. However it would come out in time, that the data never showed Hussein had anything which the country would come under direct military invasion for. (2-5-2003)

The subcommittee and witnesses talked about homeland security. witnesses Warren Rudman, co-chair Independent Terrorism Task Force and Colonel Randy Larsen, ANSER Institute for Homeland Security gave testimonies. (11-14-2002)

At a formal ceremony in the East Room President George W. Bush signed a law to guaranteeing insurance for catastrophic losses in the event of terrorist attacks. Following brief remarks he sat at a desk and signed the act. (11-26-2002)

Witnesses testified about efforts to combat the financing of global terrorism. Following Mr. Conrad testimony about a case involving cigarette smuggling to fund Hamas operatives, other panels talked about strategies to block accounts and activities of groups linked to terrorism and criminal liability in cases linked to the deaths of Americans. (11-20-2002)

The American Bar Association panel talked about national security issues, focusing on the balance between individual privacy rights and the need to gather information in order to protect the public. They also responded to questions from the audience. (11-22-2002)

Analysts and industry officials talked about financing homeland security programs. They spoke about levels of federal spending and provisions in proposed homeland security legislation, coordination and management of homeland security programs, and future cooperation between the public and private sectors in building effective responses to security threats. (8-26-2002)

White House, congressional and administration leaders briefed top corporate executives and others on new supplemental Homeland Security spending for 2002, projected Homeland Security spending for 2003, and Homeland Security programs and procurement. They also answered questions from audience members. (7-29-2002)

Congressional staffers and security analysts briefed corporate executives on spending projections for the new Homeland Security department and ways for winning Homeland Security contracts. (6-24-2002)

Following President Bush’s meeting with his Cabinet members about the proposed Homeland Security Department, some members spoke to reporters and answered questions about homeland security issues.(6-7-2002)

Chicago FBI Special Agent , Robert Wright, and others talked about the FBI’s handling of intelligence information relating to potential terrorist attacks. In his remarks he accused the FBI of obstructing investigative efforts that might have prevented some of the September 11 attacks. He said that during the course of his investigations into money laundering he found evidence of potential links to terrorist plans and further said that superior officials actively sought to limit the investigation. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. (5-30-2002)

Participants testified about potential legislation to reorganize the federal government in order to respond to terrorist acts on U.S. territory. Among the issues addressed were the potential creation of a Department of Homeland Security, information sharing and coordination, border and costal security, and command and control of agencies under a new department. (4-11-2002)

Governor George Pataki and Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke to reporters about the progress of recovery and cleanup efforts at the site of the World Trade Center. They said that the city and state would share responsibility for the efforts and for the agency that would oversee redevelopment of the site. (3-6-2002)

Witnesses testified about the Bush administration’s policies regarding the detention and trial of individuals suspected of being involved in terrorist activities. During the second panel Mr. Al-Maqtari and civil rights attorneys talked about his treatment during his eight weeks of detention, as well as other alleged abuses of detainees by federal officials. (12-4-2001)

Attorney General John Ashcroft spoke to reporters about the status of investigations into September 11 terrorist attacks on the world Trade Center and the Pentagon. He also talked about investigations into anthrax exposure from mail deliveries at several media organizations. Following his statement, he answered questions from the reporters. (10-12-2001)

President George W. Bush and Secretary General George Robertson spoke to reporters about international efforts to combat global terrorism. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. (10-10-2001)

Scenes of fire fighters working in the wreckage of the World Trade Center buildings was shown. (10-8-2001)

Various video footage from FEMA showing the cleanup process of Ground Zero, where the WTC towers collapsed. (10-6-2001)

Scenes from recovery efforts at the World Trade Center were shown.

Officials spoke to reporters about investigations into anthrax contamination, the safety of the mail system, and the relative threat to the public. After their comments they answered questions from reporters. (10-22-2001)

Members of the General Assembly discuss the terrorist attacks in the United States. (10-1-2001)

Host Brian Lamb and members of the Colorado Urban Search and Rescue Team discuss their experiences searching through the World Trade Center rubble. They will also talk about how K-units help in search and rescue missions. (9-28-2001)

Luke Rdkowski, WeAreChange NY, interviewed Richard Gage, a self professed expert in the 9/11 attacks last year near the anniversary. Rudkowski went on the record to make the following statement, "it looks like a missile hit the Pentagon and not a being 747 plane". Its bullshit like this that made me do a video like this.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation held a panel regarding the safety and security if the airline industry and what improvement are needed. The subcommittee heard from various leading managers and presidents of the airline industry. (9-25-2001)