Full Deployment of Radiation Scanning Technology to the Northern Border Ahead of Schedule
5 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
Secretary Napolitano announced the final deployment of non-intrusive scanning equipment to detect radiation emanating from materials used in nuclear devices at all Northern border land ports of entry—a major security milestone completed two months ahead of schedule that reflects Secretary Napolitano's ongoing commitment to strong, layered security at the U.S.-Canada border.
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to the United Kingdom
5 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
Secretary Napolitano joined with her international counterparts in the United Kingdom to discuss partnerships to combat terrorism, secure cyber networks and infrastructure, and support international law enforcement efforts.
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks to the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners
4 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks about the importance of information sharing to protect against global security threats while ensuring privacy and civil liberties protections at the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners.
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Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group Holds Inaugural Stakeholder Forum
4 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
The Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group held the first of five planned stakeholder forums today in New Orleans. The Working Group, co-chaired byHomeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan and composed of the secretaries and administrators of approximately 20 departments and agencies, will provide President Obama with recommendations on how to improve long-term disaster recovery with a particular focus on catastrophic disasters.
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at the London School of Economics
4 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks to students at the London School of Economics—highlighting the global security issues the international community faces and stressing the shared responsibility to develop innovative responses to these threats.
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Department of Homeland Security and Tohono O’odham Nation Announce Agreement to Develop Enhanced Tribal Card
3 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
The Department of Homeland Security and the Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona formalized an agreement to develop a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC). The ETC verifies tribal citizenship and identity for the purpose of entering the U.S. by land or sea—enhancing safety and security of U.S. borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.
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Statement by Secretary Napolitano on Last Week’s Aircraft Collision
3 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
The entire Department of Homeland Security extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and friends of the nine Coast Guard and Marine Corps men and women who tragically lost their lives in the devastating accident last week off the coast of California.
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Discussion on Human Trafficking at the Danish Institute for International Studies
3 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks about expanding international coordination to combat human trafficking at a forum hosted by Humanity in Action and the Danish Institute for International Studies.
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Grayling Williams to be Nominated as Director of Counternarcotics Enforcement Office
2 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano applauded President Obama's intent to nominate Grayling Williams as Director of the DHS Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement.
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Review Finds CBP Projects Selected Based on Transparent Process
30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
An independent 30-day review conducted by senior career officials from across the federal government found that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) land port of entry projects based on a transparent, merit-based process and used reasonable and well-justified cost estimates.
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New National Cybersecurity Center Opened
30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
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Statement by Secretary Napolitano on Thursday Night's Aircraft Collision
30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
The statement by Secretary Napolitano on Thursday night's aircraft collision.
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Transfer of Federal Protective Service to National Protection and Programs Directorate
29 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the transfer of the Federal Protective Service (FPS) from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD)—streamlining decision-making and aligning the protection of federal buildings with DHS’ broader critical infrastructure protection mission.
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Secretary Napolitano’s Meeting With Leaders of Veterans Service Organizations
29 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano met with leaders of several veterans service organizations—hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars—to discuss DHS’ ongoing engagement and collaboration with veterans on recruitment and other key DHS initiatives.
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Secretary Napolitano to Visit Europe and the Middle East
28 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
Secretary Napolitano will travel to Belgium, Denmark, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom on Nov. 2-8 to meet with her international counterparts to discuss information sharing and privacy protection; collaborative efforts to secure cyber networks worldwide; and coordination to combat transnational criminal activity and the global threat of terrorism.
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HUD and DHS Launch DisasterRecoveryWorkingGroup.gov to Solicit Public Comments
28 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the launch of DisasterRecoveryWorkingGroup.gov—a new interagency website that will allow federal disaster recovery officials to solicit public comments from state, local and tribal partners and the public.
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DHS Proposes Guidance for Anthrax Responders
27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
In conjunction with an interagency task force, Secretary Janet announced new proposed guidance for protecting the health of emergency responders during an anthrax attack on a major U.S. city.
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Testimony of Alex Garza, MD,MPH, Office of Health Affairs; Richard Serino,FEMA; Marcy Forman, ICE before U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emerging Threats,Cybersecurity and Science & Technology on "Real-Time Assessment of the Federal Response to Pandemic"
27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
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Caryn Wagner to be Nominated as Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis
23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EDT
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today applauded President Obama's intent to nominate Caryn Wagner as Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis.
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Agreement Announced with South Carolina to Fund State and Local Port Security Personnel
23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EDT
Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced an agreement between DHS and the state of South Carolina to use $800,000 in fiscal year 2009 homeland security grant funds to support state and local law enforcement personnel stationed at SeaHawk, a U.S. Coast Guard-led security initiative operating at the Port of Charleston.
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