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Statement by Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Germany, Israel and Jordan 
15 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to Germany, Israel and Jordan on May 18-23.

U.S. And Canada To Consult On Facilitating Cross-Border Business 
14 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Canada's Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney today announced joint consultations with stakeholders on cross-border business - increasing efforts to facilitate business travel between the United States and Canada.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Participation in the 24th Annual Candlelight Vigil 
13 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar, U.S. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd, and other law enforcement leaders at the 24th Annual Candlelight Vigil, honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks at the Southern University at New Orleans Commencement  
12 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the Southern University at New Orleans Commencement ceremony, congratulating the 2012 graduating class and underscoring the remarkable strength and resilience of the Southern University at New Orleans and the entire New Orleans community.

Remarks by Secretary Janet Napolitano at the Southern University at New Orleans 
12 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Remarks by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano at the Southern University at New Orleans on May 12, 2012.

DHS Announces Expanded List of STEM Degree Programs 
11 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an expanded list of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) designated-degree programs that qualify eligible graduates on student visas for an optional practical training (OPT) extension.

Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Papp for a Senate Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request 
9 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr. addresses The President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the U.S. Coast Guard.

Readout Of Secretary Napolitano's Remarks At The Center For American Progress 
9 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks on her career in law enforcement and public service, and the challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of leadership in homeland security at the Center for American Progress "Women's Leadership Series."

Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure joint hearing titled “TSA Oversight Part IV: Is TSA Effectively Procuring, Deploying, and Storing Aviation Security Equip 
9 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Finance and Administration Assistant Administrator David Nicholson addresses TSA’s security equipment and technology.

Written testimony of the Science and Technology Directorate for a House Homeland Security Joint Subcommittee hearing titled “First Responder Technologies” Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland Security Research and Development” 
9 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Division Director Dr. Robert Griffin addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to develop technologies to assist first responders.

The United States and Canada Announce Plans to Increase NEXUS Benefits 
8 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today they are delivering on key commitments under the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competiveness—increasing benefits to NEXUS members, streamlining the NEXUS membership renewal process and launching a plan to increase NEXUS membership.

Readout Of Secretary Napolitano's Remarks At The 42nd Annual Conference On The Americas 
8 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 


Written testimony of the Office of International Affairs for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region” 
8 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Office of International Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Koumans addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s engagement in Asia-Pacific, a dynamic region of integral importance to the Department’s mission abroad.

Written testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Measuring Border Security: U.S. Border Patrol’s New Strategic Plan and the Path Forward.”  
8 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher addresses the 2012-2016 Border Patrol Strategic Plan and its role within the work that CBP does in securing America’s borders.

Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region” 
8 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator John Halinski addresses TSA’s international cooperation on transportation security, challenges they face, and areas for improved partnerships that will promote both security and commerce.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Participation in the 33rd Annual Washington Area Police Memorial Service 
7 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, Metropolitan Police Department Chief of Police Cathy Lanier and members of the local law enforcement community to participate in the 33rd Annual Washington Area Police Memorial Service, honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Brisbane, Australia 
5 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Brisbane, Australia where she led the Presidential delegation, which included U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeff L. Bleich and Commander of the United States 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Scott H. Swift, at the 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Australia Day 2 
4 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today continued her visit in Canberra, Australia where she was joined by U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeff Bleich and Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Alan Bersin for a roundtable discussion on national security and bilateral meetings with Australian counterparts to discuss a variety of issues including information sharing, trusted traveler programs, cybersecurity, countering violent extremism, combating transnational crime, and global supply chain security.

Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano: Achieving Security and Privacy 
3 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on Achieving Security and Privacy at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Australia 
3 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT 
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Canberra, Australia where she led the Presidential delegation, which included U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeff L. Bleich and Commander of the United States 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Scott H. Swift, at the 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea.


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