DHS News Releases
Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to Germany: Day 2
14 hours 38 min agoSecretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today concluded her visit to Germany, touring the Munich Police Headquarters Operations Center. Secretary Napolitano also paid her respects to the victims of the Holocaust at Dachau Concentration Camp.
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Readout Of Secretary Napolitano's Visit To Germany
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 06:00MUNICH - Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Munich, Germany to join U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and her international counterparts at the G6+1 Conference of Home Affairs Ministers to discuss efforts to combat terrorism and international piracy, and ensure a more safe, secure and resilient global supply chain.
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Written testimony of the Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Fire Administration for a House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing titled “Working for a Fire Safe America: Examining United States Fire Administration Priorities”
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:00Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Administrator Chief Ernest Mitchell, Jr. addresses the priorities of the USFA.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade hearing titled “Supporting Economic Growth and Job Creation through Customs Trade Modernization, Facilitation, and Enforcement”
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:00U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Kumar Kibble addresses ICE’s investigative efforts and strategies to combat illegal trade practices and commercial fraud activities.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing titled “Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical Standards”
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:00U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Deputy Commissioner Thomas Winkowski reviews CBP’s efforts to address issues concerning corruption and misconduct in which CBP employees are involved.
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Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing titled “Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical Standards”
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:00Transportation Security Administration Office of Professional Responsibility Assistant Administrator James Duncan addresses the importance of ethical standards and professional standards of conduct in workforce issues related to the Transportation Security Administration.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing titled “Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical Standards”
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:00U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility Assistant Director Timothy Moynihan addresses the ways in which ICE upholds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s standards for integrity and professionalism.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade hearing titled “Supporting Economic Growth and Job Creation through Customs Trade Modernization, Facilitation, and Enforcement”
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:00U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner David Aguilar addresses CBP’s trade mission and the actions CBP is taking to develop a fully modern trade agency focused not only on protecting but also on promoting national and economic security well into the 21st Century.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard hearing titled “Stemming the Tide: The U.S. Response to Tsunami Generated Marine Debris”
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:00U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Response Policy Rear Admiral Cari Thomas addresses the Coast Guard’s roles and authorities to protect U.S. waters and shorelines from the potential impacts of marine debris created during the 2011 Japan Tsunami.
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Remarks by Secretary Janet Napolitano at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 06:00Remarks by Secretary Janet Napolitano at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement in New London, Connecticut on May 16, 2012.
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 06:00Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 131st Commencement ceremony, congratulating the 2012 graduating class and highlighting the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Access Control Point Breaches at Our Nation's Airports: Anomalies or Systemic Failures?”
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 06:00Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement Assistant Administrator John Sammon addresses TSA’s successes and challenges in developing and implementing a comprehensive risk-based approach to secure the Nation’s transportation systems, including the management of airport access controls.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Creating American Jobs and Assuring the Safety and Security of America's Waterways: A Review of
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 06:00U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Admiral John Currier addresses the USCG’s efforts to recapitalize the Coast Guard’s aging legacy fleet of cutters, small boats, and aircraft.
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Statement by Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Germany, Israel and Jordan
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 06:00Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to Germany, Israel and Jordan on May 18-23.
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U.S. And Canada To Consult On Facilitating Cross-Border Business
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 06:00WASHINGTON, 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.
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Participation in the 24th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Sun, 05/13/2012 - 06:00Secretary 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.
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks at the Southern University at New Orleans Commencement
Sat, 05/12/2012 - 06:00Secretary 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.
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Remarks by Secretary Janet Napolitano at the Southern University at New Orleans
Sat, 05/12/2012 - 06:00Remarks by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano at the Southern University at New Orleans on May 12, 2012.
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DHS Announces Expanded List of STEM Degree Programs
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 06:00WASHINGTON, 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.
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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
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 06:00Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr. addresses The President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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