PROFNET WIRE: GOVERNMENT & LAW: Private Toll Roads

  July 13, 2005

  ROUND-UPS

  Private Toll Roads (3 experts)
  The Terrorist Threat (continued, 18 experts)
  Supreme Court Transition (continued, 3 experts)
  Six-Month Anniversary of Asian Tsunami (continued, 2 experts)

  ROUND-UP: PRIVATE TOLL ROADS

Following are experts who can comment on a proposal to encourage private ownership of new toll roads. The provision, part of the highway spending bill now being hammered out by a Senate and House conference committee, would allow private companies to raise up to $15 billion for highway projects with bonds that are exempt from federal income taxes:

1. MICHAEL PAGANO, professor and director of the graduate public administration program at the UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO: "Whether privately owned or state owned, tollways are likely to be the future for congested regions. The gas tax has been an insufficient source of revenue for quite a while, and the prospect of raising it is politically charged." Pagano is a fellow of UIC's Great Cities Institute and a member of the Transportation Research Board's committee studying fuel tax financing. He headed a Pew Charitable Trust project to grade all 50 states on infrastructure, which was released in Governing Magazine in February. Since 1991, he has written the annual "City Fiscal Conditions" report for the National League of Cities. News Contact: Anne Brooks Ranallo, aranallo@uic.edu Phone: +1-312-355-2523

2. NED NEAHER, project finance lawyer at WHITE & CASE in Washington, D.C., can comment on how best to finance and structure toll road projects: "Throughout the country, state governments and municipalities are making the decision to privatize toll roads to combat state funding shortages and reduce procurement costs. They are looking at many of the structuring and financing techniques and newer tolling technologies employed by overseas transportation projects to see if they can be used here, including shadow tolls, managed lanes, free-flow tolling and innovative lease structures that combine public and private financing sources." News Contact: Sandi Sonnenfeld, ssonnenfeld@whitecase.com Phone: +1-212-819-8299

3. ALEX DOUGHTY, head of corporate communications at the MACQUARIE GROUP, is an expert source for information on privately financed toll roads. Macquarie holds interest as owner/operator of three significant projects in North America -- the 407 Toll Road in Toronto, the SR 125 South toll road in San Diego County and the recently acquired Chicago Skyway. News Contact: Brendi Rawlin, brendi.rawlin@porternovelli.com Phone: +1-619-687-7013

ROUND-UP: THE TERRORIST THREAT (continued)

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1. WILLIAM "BILL" IRWIN, security director of the MEDEX ASSISTANCE CORPORATION, an emergency medical and security traveler assistance company: "We are receiving calls asking if it is safe to proceed with travel plans to London in the aftermath of today's horrible attack. London is most likely safer now, given the increased security and heightened public awareness that today's events created, and we would not postpone travel plans." Irwin served as a special agent in the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) where his responsibilities included coordinating more than 1000 interviews within the Pentagon for a highly sensitive investigation of leaks of classified war plans and setting up the prototype OSI detachment on an Air Force Reserve Base to be used as a model to support homeland security. News Contact: Nicole Beach, nbeach@medexassist.com Phone: +1-410-453-6391 (7/7/05)

2. MARTIN ROENIGK, CEO of COMPUDYNE CORP., a homeland security company: "Terrorism has again struck a major international city. The London transit blasts show it's extremely difficult to totally secure a city. But security in London and New York has been greatly increased and companies like ours have been working with the U.S. government, the states and individual cities to upgrade security and fix the vulnerabilities. Airports, buildings and high- risk facilities, like electric power and nuclear plants, are safer. So the terrorists are hitting easy targets -- people on busses and trains. American is not terrorist proof. Much needs to be done. But we have made great strides in fixing security lapses." News Contact: John Goodman, johnlgood@aol.com Phone: +1-914-472-1046 (7/7/05)

3. DR. IRWIN KELLNER, Augustus B. Weller Distinguished Chair of Economics at HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, is available to comment on the recent terrorist attacks in London and the possible deepening of an economic slowdown in the UK: "The markets have shrugged off the attacks. Lingering uncertainties might drive oil prices higher, thus slowing the U.S. economy to the point where the Federal Reserve might decide not to raise rates again come August. Other countries may be hurt more, as tourists stay away from Europe and come to the U.S. instead." Kellner is also the chief economist for CBS MarketWatch. News Contact: Stacey Franzke, devszd@hofstra.edu Phone: +1-516-463-4687 (7/8/05)

4. JONATHAN BERNSTEIN, president of BERNSTEIN CRISIS MANAGEMENT LLC and editor of Crisis Manager, an international e-mail newsletter: "Terror impacts audiences worldwide, not just those at the site of the incidents, so organizations must plan in advance for the effects of incidents on employee morale, productivity and customer confidence." Bernstein also had personal military intelligence counter-terrorism experience during the Cold War years. Bernstein: jonathan@bernsteincrisismanagement.com Phone: +1-626-305-9277 (7/7/05)

5. PETE FIELD, aviation consultant and founder of PETE FIELD AVIATION, can discuss precautions to take while traveling during the heightened threat of terrorism: "Leave the parachute at home, but ask the airline some pointed questions. Flight insurance may be better than you think. Planes are a better target than ever. Contrary to what the airline says, stay away from airports until the very last minute." News Contact: Somer Stephenson, rstrasburg@stephensongroup.com Phone: +1-908-439-3660, ext. 10 (7/8/05)

6. BRAD THOR, author of "State of the Union" and "Blowback," is one of only two thriller authors approached by the Department of Homeland Security to join their "Red Cell," an elite group of writers and artists who are commissioned to dream up terrorist scenarios for our government. Thor was called on to join this group after many D.C. insiders became fans of (and were frightened by) his novels: "A cynic may say that perhaps we've run out of ideas and now we're relying on Hollywood and novelists to help fight terror, but it should be comforting to the U.S. that our government is thinking outside the Beltway to keep us safe." News Contact: David Brown, david.brown@simonandschuster.com Phone: +1-212-698-7092 (7/13/05)

7. DOTTI C. JAMES, associate professor of nursing at SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, is a co-author of a book on nursing and terrorism: "When you look at something like the London bombings, you can see how unexpected it is and how important it is for nurses to prepare to lead the emergency team that treats victims of the disaster. The state of Missouri is registering nurses willing to respond in case of an incident here, and has plans in place to respond in case of a similar terror attack. What happened in London is an example of a well coordinated, non-biological attack, and nurses around the world must be prepared for their new role -- take the lead in caring for victims when disaster strikes." News Contact: Nancy Solomon, solomonn@slu.edu Phone: +1-314-977-8017 (7/7/05)

8. NEIL BORIS, M.D., psychiatrist and associate professor at the TULANE UNIVERSITY Health Sciences Center: "Planning for a terrorist event must take the psychological impact into account. Even if only a small portion of exposed people develop PTSD or acute stress disorder in the wake of such an event, the total number of people affected would overwhelm local mental health resources." His recommendations for planning services to help survivors cope with PTSD are published in the summer edition of the journal Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Vol 3, No 2. News Contact: Madeline Vann, mvann@tulane.edu Phone: +1-504-988-6017 Web site: http://www2.tulane.edu/article_news_details.cfm?ArticleID=5850 (7/13/05)

9. PETER BERGHAMMER, CEO of COPERNIO, a defense and aerospace company that provides timely and critical geopolitical intelligence to its clients worldwide: "Looking beyond the unmistakable tragedy, this attack could actually signal a severe decline in terrorist capabilities. If Blair is found to have had some advance warning of these attacks, this could presage not only difficulties of his policies in the U.K., but within the E.U. as well. [Israeli Finance Minister] Netanyahu was to have attended an economic forum less than a block away from the first blast." Berghammer is a life member in the U.S. Naval Institute, U.S. Navy League, National Defense Industrial Association, U.S. Air Force Association, American Institute of Aviation and Aerospace, the AFIO and the Society of Automotive & Aerospace Engineers. News Contact: Susan van Barneveld, svanbarn@antarra.com (7/13/05)

10. KENNETH S. TRUMP, president of the NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES: "Schools must establish proactive security measures and emergency preparedness guidelines. Whether impacted by terrorist attacks in the community, such as shut downs following attacks on mass transit systems or threatened directly as soft targets, schools must be prepared. Trump: kentrump@aol.com Phone: +1-216-251-3067 Web site: http://www.schoolsecurity.org/terrorist_response.html (7/7/05)

11. THE HONORABLE ALFONSO E. LENHARDT, president and CEO of the NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL, can discuss how federal, state, and local government agencies and law enforcement work to prevent similar acts in America; how Americans can be on the lookout for suspicious activities in their neighborhood, workplace or while traveling; preparing yourself for an emergency, including developing a list of emergency services, what supplies should be on hand at all times and having emergency plans for family, work and school; and learning how to help first responders by being prepared to help others. In 2001, Lenhardt was appointed the 36th Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate and the first African-American officer in the history of the Congress. While Sergeant at Arms, he was responsible for security and emergency response during the Sept. 11 attacks as well as the anthrax attacks on the Senate offices. News Contact: Todd Post, TPost@NCPC.org Phone: +1-202- 261-4138 (7/7/05)

12. MICHAEL KEANE, lecturer of finance at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, is expert on terrorism, military strategy, guerrilla warfare, the Vietnam War, Cold War, corporate finance, investment banking, negotiating strategy, economics of national security and the war in Iraq. Keane is the author of "The Dictionary of Strategy & Tactics" and a fellow in the U.S. Department of Defense's National Security Education Project. He was also embedded in Mosul, Iraq, with the 101st Airborne Division (2003). News Contact: Peter Shankman, profnet@geekfactory.com Phone: +1-212-366-1707 (7/7/05)

13. JEFFREY F. ADDICOTT, director of the Center for Terrorism Law at ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY, is an expert on terrorism and legal issues pertaining to terrorism. The Center for Terrorism Law, which enjoys a unique relationship with U.S. Army's Northern Command, conducts symposia and champions studies pertaining to all aspects of terrorism and terrorism law. Addicott's book, "Winning the War on Terror," deals specifically with the Al Qaeda threat and foresaw the current war with Iraq as a strategy for combating terrorism head on. News Contact: Phil West, pwest@dublinandassociates.com Phone: +1-210-227- 0221 (7/8/05)

14. TAMARA MAKARENKO, senior analyst with GLOBAL STRATEGIES GROUP (GLOBAL), has extensive education and experience researching terrorist cells in Central Asia and the Middle East. Makarenko has 11 years of experience in academic and policy-related research on issues related to transnational organized crime and terrorism. Her main areas of expertise include the relationship between crime and terrorism and the evolution of terrorism, including related issues such as terrorist financing, recruitment strategies, tactics and targeting. In addition to focusing on conceptual issues, Makarenko has also developed a strong regional expertise on Eurasia –- focusing on Ukraine, the Russian Far East, the Caucasus and Central Asia. News Contact: Andrew Hoffman, andrew.hoffman@eurorscg.com Phone: +1-202-448-5322 (7/8/05)

15. DR. VICKIE VACLAVIK, culinary chef instructor at THE ART INSTITUTE OF DALLAS, is available to comment on bioterrorism food science. Vaclavik is currently working on a grant she received from the federal government (Department of Health and Human Services) to develop two different computer modules for bioterrorism in food science and food service. News Contact: LaTonyie Jarrett-Taylor, taylorll@aii.edu Phone: +1-469-587-1249 (7/13/05)

16. PIERRE REHOV, French/Israeli filmmaker and documentarian, is a world- renowned expert on terrorism. "Suicide Killers," his current film, examines the psycho-pathology of suicide bombers, including chilling interviews with incarcerated bombers and their families. Rehov is regularly interviewed on French TV and U.S. networks. He brings rare insights to the impossible question of "why do they do it?" Rehov has spent hundreds of hours looking into the eyes of terrorists and exploring the terrorist psyche up close. News Contact: Dean Draznin, dean@drazninpr.com Phone: +1-641-472-2257 Web site: http://www.pierrerehov.com/ (7/8/05)

17. M. JOANN WRIGHT, professor of psychology and staff psychologist at HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, can discuss the psychological aftermath of a terrorist attack and how to explain events such as this to children. Wright counseled members of the campus community and the public following Sept. 11. News Contact: Ginny Greenberg, prpgse@hofstra.edu Phone: +1-516-463-6819 (7/7/05)

18. ARTHUR HULNICK, professor of international relations at BOSTON UNIVERSITY, is a 30-year CIA veteran currently teaching one of the only courses offered in the country on homeland security. News Contact: Thomas D. Testa, ttesta@bu.edu Phone: +1-617-353-7628 (7/7/05)

ROUND-UP: SUPREME COURT TRANSITION (continued)

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1. MARK HURWITZ, assistant professor of political science at the UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO: "The time for President Bush to nominate an 'extreme' candidate is now. The later a president waits to nominate a favorite candidate for the court, the less able he is to get the candidate through the nomination process. The last two years of a presidency is historically when nominations have gone down in defeat." News Contact: John Della Contrada, dellacon@buffalo.edu Phone: +1-716-645-5000, ext. 1409 (7/13/05)

2. LEE A. ALBERT, professor of law at the UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO: "Though William Rehnquist will be remembered for leading the court in the movement to curtail national government powers and for his dissent in Roe v. Wade staunchly conservative, Rehnquist was not a man of total predictability, He surprised many when he wrote the majority opinion to maintain the Miranda warnings though he originally opposed Miranda." News Contact: John Della Contrada, dellacon@buffalo.edu Phone: +1-716-645-5000, ext. 1409 (7/13/05)

3. JOHN MALTESE, Ph.D., professor of political science at The UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, is author of the book "The Selling of Supreme Court Nominees." His research focuses on the federal judicial appointment process. In addition, he studies the development of institutional structures and the effect that they have had on judicial appointments. Maltese teaches Constitutional Law and American Government. He has received UGA's highest teaching award, and was named "Georgia Professor of the Year" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (2004). Maltese is also the co-author of the leading textbook, "The Politics of the Presidency," currently in its sixth edition. News Contact: Joy R. Holloway, joyh@uga.edu Phone: +1-706-542-7849 (7/13/05)

ROUND-UP: SIX-MONTH ANNIVERSARY OF ASIAN TSUNAMI (continued)

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1. JEFF ALBERT, visiting scholar at the Watson Institute for International Studies at BROWN UNIVERSITY, is a hydro-environmental scientist who has been involved with the purification of drinking water in Indonesia since the tsunami. Albert also teaches geographic information systems and science at Brown, and is concurrently engaged in research on salinization patterns in the coastal aquifer of Israel, as well as on land use/land cover change patterns in the Great Basin region of the western United States. Albert completed his Ph.D. in May 2002 at the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University. Prior to that, he worked as an analyst at the Israel Water Commission in Tel Aviv, and also participated in several joint Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Jordanian projects. In 1999, he co-edited "Transformations of Middle Eastern Natural Environments: Legacies and Lessons," a volume that was an outgrowth of a conference of the same name at Yale University in the fall of 1997. News Contact: Nancy Hamlin Soukup, nancy_soukup@brown.edu Phone: +1-401-863-3438 (7/13/05)

2. ALEX COUNTS, president of the GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA, can comment on President Clinton's recent New York Times Op-ed.: "We applaud President Clinton's call for microcredit as part of the rebuilding package for the tsunami-ravaged areas of Asia. At this very moment, there are unfunded microcredit projects that can help realize his vision. Only through supporting the entrepreneurial efforts of the poor themselves will we accelerate the recovery effort from [the 2004 tsunami]." News Contact: Michelle Tennant, michelle@tennant.org Phone: +1-828-749-3200 (7/13/05)

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NOTE TO EDITORS: The following experts have provided direct contact information: Michael Pagano, University of Illinois at Chicago, mapagano@uic.edu Phone: +1-312-355-4681 Ned Neaher, White & Case, eneaher@whitecase.com Alex Doughty, Macquarie Group, alex.doughty@macquarie.com Phone: +1-212- 548-2740 Peter Berghammer, Copernio, pberghammer@copernio.com Phone: +1-714-654- 4514 Michael Keane, University of Southern California, mkeane@marshall.usc.edu Phone: +1-310-260-4922 Arthur Hulnick, Boston University, ahulnick@bu.edu Jeff Albert, Brown University, jeffrey_albert@brown.edu