Secretary's Statement on CHCO Appointment
8 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
On May 8, 2008, Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff made a statement on President Bush's intention to appoint Thomas D. Cairns as the Department’s Chief Human Capital Officer.
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Allen Address to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Charles E. Allen Addresses the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on Terrorism in the Twenty-first Century and its Implications for Homeland Security.
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Federal Coordinator O’Dell at Young Leadership Council Luncheon
6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding General Doug O’Dell Speaks at Young Leadership Council Luncheon, says future of region depends on the vision of young entrepreneurs.
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DHS Realigns TWIC Compliance Date
2 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
On May 2, 2008 the Department of Homeland Security announced that the final compliance date for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program will be April 15, 2009, which reflects a realignment of the Sept. 25, 2008 compliance date set in the final rule.
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Secretary Chertoff and Israel's Supreme Court President's Remarks
30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
On April 30, 2008, Secretary Michael Chertoff and President of the Supreme Court of Israel Dorit Beinisch at the Heritage Foundation’s Civil Rights and the War on Terror—Dilemmas and Challenges event in Washington, D.C.
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DHS Announces New Aviation Security and Traveler Screening Enhancements
28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
On April 28, 2008 the Department of Homeland Security announced improvements aimed at strengthening aviation security while decreasing the hassle factor for travelers. Among the key improvements, DHS is providing airlines more flexibility to allow passengers to check in remotely who have been unable to do so because they have a name similar to someone on a watch list. The department also unveiled the Checkpoint Evolution prototype, which begins full operation at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).
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DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy
28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
On April 28, 2008 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels.
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Fact Sheet: DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy
28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Through the Small Vessel Security Strategy and its implementation, the Department has established a clear path toward reducing the risk of terrorist use of small vessels while protecting citizen’s use of the maritime domain.
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Secretary Chertoff's Remarks on Aviation Security, Traveler Screening
28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
On April 28, 2008 at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Secretary Chertoff and TSA Administrator Kip Hawley spoke on aviation security and traveler screening enhancements, including Checkpoint Evolution.
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Secretary Chertoff's Remarks at Boating Congress
28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
On April 28, 2008 Secretary Chertoff spoke at the opening session of the National Marine Manufacturers Association American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C.
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Statement on Selection of New Deputy Under Secretary for S&T
25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff's statement on the selection of Bradley Buswell as the Deputy Under Secretary for the Science and Technology Directorate on April 25, 2008.
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Biometric Airport and Seaport Exit Procedures Proposed
22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Homeland Security is proposing a rule to establish biometric exit procedures at all airports and seaports for most non-U.S. citizen travelers.
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Secretary Chertoff's Statement on Gulf Coast Region Coordinator
18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
President Bush announced his selection of Douglas O’Dell as the Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region.
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Remarks on MOU Signing for Korea's Visa Waiver Program
18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The April 18, 2008, remarks by Secretary Chertoff and Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myung-Hwan at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing, for the Visa Waiver Program.
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Visa Waiver Agreement with Korea
18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
On April 18, 2008, the Department signed a visa waiver program agreement with Korea.
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Testimony of Deputy Under Secretary Tomarchio "Focus on Fusion Centers: A Progress Report"
17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Jack Tomarchio testified before the Senate Homeland Security Governmental Affairs Committee, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on State, Local and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration on state and local fusion centers on April 17, 2008.
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Citizen Group Fights Crime in Post-Katrina New Orleans
15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A brefing on local efforts to fight crime and public corruption in post-Katrina New Orleans was held at the National Press Club. Groups are pushing for reductions in violent crime and increased convictions.
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Secretary Chertoff at Stanford Constitutional Law Conference
11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at the Stanford Constitutional Law Center's Germ Warfare, Contagious Disease and the Constitution Conference.
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Testimony on FY 2009 Budget Request
10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Testimony of Secretary Michael Chertoff before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations on April 10, 2008 regarding key accomplishments and FY 2009 budget request.
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Fact Sheet: Protecting Federal Networks From Cyber Attacks
8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
This fact sheet outlines the Department's current measures for assuring the security, resiliency and reliability of the Nation's Information Technology (IT) and communications infrastructure.
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Secretary Chertoff on Mangogna CIO Appointment
8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Appointment of Richard Mangogna as the Department's Chief Information Officer.
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Under Secretary Allen Delivers Keynote Address
8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Charles Allen delivered the keynote address to the joint training conference of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts and the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
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Secretary Chertoff at the 2008 RSA Conference
8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to the 2008 RSA Conference
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