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Readout Of Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks At The Center For American Progress

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks on her career in law enforcement and public service, and the challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of leadership in homeland security at the Center for American Progress "Women's Leadership Series."

Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure joint hearing titled “TSA Oversight Part IV: Is TSA Effectively Procuring, Deploying, and Storing Aviation Security Equip

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Finance and Administration Assistant Administrator David Nicholson addresses TSA’s security equipment and technology.

Written testimony of the Science and Technology Directorate for a House Homeland Security Joint Subcommittee hearing titled “First Responder Technologies” Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland Security Research and Development”

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Division Director Dr. Robert Griffin addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to develop technologies to assist first responders.

Written testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Measuring Border Security: U.S. Border Patrol’s New Strategic Plan and the Path Forward.”

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher addresses the 2012-2016 Border Patrol Strategic Plan and its role within the work that CBP does in securing America’s borders.

Written testimony of the Office of International Affairs for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region”

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
Office of International Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Koumans addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s engagement in Asia-Pacific, a dynamic region of integral importance to the Department’s mission abroad.

Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region”

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator John Halinski addresses TSA’s international cooperation on transportation security, challenges they face, and areas for improved partnerships that will promote both security and commerce.

The United States and Canada Announce Plans to Increase NEXUS Benefits

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today they are delivering on key commitments under the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competiveness—increasing benefits to NEXUS members, streamlining the NEXUS membership renewal process and launching a plan to increase NEXUS membership.

Readout Of Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks At The 42nd Annual Conference On The Americas

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Participation in the 33rd Annual Washington Area Police Memorial Service

Monday, May 7th, 2012
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, Metropolitan Police Department Chief of Police Cathy Lanier and members of the local law enforcement community to participate in the 33rd Annual Washington Area Police Memorial Service, honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Brisbane, Australia

Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Brisbane, Australia where she led the Presidential delegation, which included U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeff L. Bleich and Commander of the United States 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Scott H. Swift, at the 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea.