Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and George Allen (R-VA) introduced legislation yesterday that would establish teams of volunteer science and technology experts who could be mobilized on short notice in response to terrorist threats in the homeland. The groups would become the "technology equivalent of the National Guard," states a March 20 announcement from Wyden's office. Once activated by the White House, the volunteers could offer their expertise to help prevent and respond to attacks on critical infrastructure. "This country has...
