The top emergency response manager in the nation told congressional leaders Tuesday that authorities could become much more effective in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

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But U.S. officials said they believe Tokyo needs to put in place effective regulatory bodies in the wake of the Fukushima accident to effectively operate facilities like Rokkasho.

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The fact that whistleblowers from abroad are seeking effective enforcement mechanisms outside their home countries should be a wake-up call to policymakers and legislators in other countries that anti-corruption efforts are greatly assisted by whistleblower information and resources.

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