Archive for the ‘Homeland Security News’ Category
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Secretary Napolitano announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States.
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano applauded President Obama's intent to nominate Major General Robert A. Harding, U.S. Army (Retired), as Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Secretary Napolitano announced the first 11 airports to receive advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds—strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies.
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Tokyo at the invitation of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to meet with counterparts from the Asia/Pacific region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security.
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano today met with CEOs of the member airlines of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the largest airline trade association in the United States, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents approximately 230 airlines and more than 90 percent of the world's air traffic—part of her ongoing efforts to bring together major domestic and foreign air carriers to work on ways to bolster international aviation security.
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
March 4, 2010 testimony of Under Secretary Caryn Wagner before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security on the President’s fiscal year 2011 budget request for the Department’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A).
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies.
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano unveiled the Department’s initiative for increased consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes across the United States—building on current tribal partnerships to protect the safety and security of all people on tribal lands and throughout the nation.
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Testimony of Assistant Secretary Dr. Alexander Garza before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, "Office of Health Affairs Current Biosurveillance Capabilities," given February 25th, 2010.
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