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Archive for July, 2010

Department of Homeland Security and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Announce a Historic Enhanced Tribal Card

Friday, July 30th, 2010
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Pascua Yaqui Tribe today announced the production of the first ever Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) - designed as a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document that formally recognizes tribal membership and U.S. citizenship for the purpose of entering the United States through a land or sea port of entry. The Pascua Yaqui are the first tribe in the country to issue an ETC.

Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute at the Black Hat Conference

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute at the Black Hat Conference, July 28, 2010, Las Vegas

Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
A statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on the court's decision to enjoin most of SB1070 on July 28, 2010.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Call to Iowa Governor Chet Culver

Monday, July 26th, 2010
Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Iowa Governor Chet Culver following the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam in eastern Iowa on Saturday.

Secretary Napolitano, TSA Administrator Pistole Launch “If You See Something, Say Something” Campaign for General Aviation

Monday, July 26th, 2010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole today launched two major enhancements to general aviation security - the general aviation component of DHS's nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft entering and exiting the United States through a single, Department-wide process.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Meeting with Veterans Service Organization Leaders

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano met with leaders of several veterans service organizations—at a meeting hosted by Disabled American Veterans—to discuss DHS’ ongoing collaboration and engagement with America’s veteran community.

Secretaria Napolitano lanza primera campaña de su tipo para combatir la trata de personas

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Janet Napolitano, secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Department of Homeland Security o DHS) lanzó la “Campaña Azul” (“Blue Campaign”), un esfuerzo a nivel de departamento para combatir la trata de personas por medio de programas de concientización y ayuda a las víctimas, como también capacitación y operativos para velar por el cumplimiento de la ley.

Statement by Press Secretary Clark Stevens on Secretary Napolitano’s Upcoming Visit to Wisconsin

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
“Secretary Napolitano will travel to Oshkosh, Wis., on Monday, July 26, with Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole to participate in the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Convention 2010, meet with general aviation industry leaders to discuss ongoing efforts to protect global aviation networks from threats of terrorism, and make an aviation security announcement. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized.”

Secretary Napolitano Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Campaign to Combat Human Trafficking

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today launched the "Blue Campaign" - a DHS-wide initiative to combat human trafficking through enhanced public awareness, victim assistance programs, and law enforcement training and initiatives.

Secretary Napolitano Releases Report on DHS Progress Fulfilling 9/11 Commission Recommendations, Including Historic Advances in Aviation Security

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano marked the sixth anniversary of the issuance of the 9/11 Commission Report by releasing a 2010 progress report outlining advancements in the Department’s capabilities to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and other threats—including a series of unprecedented steps to bolster aviation security in the United States and around the world.