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Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Germany: Day 2

Saturday, May 19th, 2012
Secretary 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.

Readout Of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit To Germany

Friday, May 18th, 2012
MUNICH - 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.

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”

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Administrator Chief Ernest Mitchell, Jr. addresses the priorities of the USFA.

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”

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
U.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.

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”

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
U.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.

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”

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Transportation 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.

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”

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
U.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.

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”

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
U.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.

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”

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
U.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.

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?”

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Transportation 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.