September 11 Digital Archive Collected Reports

Yamada argues that the proposed Homeland Security bill has the potential to strip federal security workers of crucial labor rights.

A critical analysis of the new definitions of national security emerging from the war against terrorism. It argues that "as the government prosecutes a so-called war on terrorism without a visible enemy or a definable resolution, it behooves us to…

[pdf document, Cate Jenkins, EPA Hazardous Waste Identification Division, December 19, 2001] This memo describes wipe sampling for asbestos in Lower Manhattan, projects airborne levels from settled WTC dusts, and estimates increased cancer risks…

[pdf document, Association of the Bar of the City of New York, March 2002] Information about death certificates, unemployment and workers' compensation, taxes, immigration and other legal issues which might be faced by those affected by the WTC…

With the expansion of the war on terrorism, U.S. troops are now in the Philippines. Is this a good idea or a bad plan?

CED sponsors a conference that examines the challenges that small businesses and entrepreneurs are facing in the post-9/11 economy.

Attacks of September 11 have made us feel vulnerable and many have argued that we need to sacrifice some liberties to purchase security. The author argues this is a false trade-off.

This Carnegie Endowment for International Peace report explores immigration issues in the wake of 9/11. The author argues, "to combat terrorism, the United States must strengthen the weak links in its immigration system. This effort should…

The author explores what is driving hate and violence from the Middle East to the United States.

Speakers: Vamik D. Vulkan, Charles R. Strozier
Location: The Lighthouse
111 East 59 Street, New York, NY
Introduction: Ronnie Greenberg, MSW

[pdf document, Robert J. Martin, 2002] Memo from Robert J. Martin, National Ombudsman to to EPA Region II Administrator Jane M. Kenny on March 27, 2002. This report charges that the EPA had "abandoned its responsibilities for cleaning up…

The author asks,"Some radical Muslims dislike Americans -- we all know this -- but why?"

[pdf document, Cate Jenkins, EPA Hazardous Waste Identification Division, June 9, 2002] Recommendations for testing and treating carpets for asbestos.

The author -- an analyst with the Arms Trade Resource Center -- argues that President Bush's military budget increase and the war time "unity" on Capitol Hill have created an environment in which weapons makers can enjoy the best of both worlds--…

The author asks, "The intelligence community could not connect the dots, was the lack of political appointees on the job a reason why?"

Testimony before the U. S. Senate, Committee on Foreign Relations, Subcommittee on Central Asia and the Southern Caucasus.

Testimony before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Development and the Assembly Standing Committee on Small Business

[pdf document, Paul J. Lioy, et al., 2002] This report was written by Paul J. Lioy and 19 other scientists from Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University and several other universities and research…

An analysis of the role of gender in the September 11 attacks, and a call for the United States to "pay particular attention to women when attempting to counteract terrorism and encourage more peaceful and democratic political systems in Afghanistan…

[pdf document Cate Jenkins, EPA Hazardous Waste Identification Division, January 11, 2002] Topics include: asbestos in Manhattan compared to Libby Superfund site; why cleanup of WTC contamination is ineffective to date; advantages of cleanup under…