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Archive for March, 2011

United States and European Union Launch Formal Negotiations for an Agreement to Protect Personal Information Exchanged in the Context of Fighting Crime and Terrorism

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
On March 28, 2011, the European Union and the United States opened negotiations on an agreement to protect personal information exchanged in the context of fighting crime and terrorism.

Secretary Napolitano Announces “If You See Something, Say Something™” Campaign Partnership with AEG

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Secretary Napolitano joined AEG President and CEO Timothy J. Leiweke at the company's STAPLES Center to announce the expansion of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) "If You See Something, Say Something™" public awareness campaign to stadiums, arenas, theatres, clubs, convention centers and other venues owned by or affiliated with AEG Facilities—a division of Los Angeles-based AEG—in an effort to help ensure safety and security of the American public.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to El Paso

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to El Paso, Texas, to visit the Bridge of the Americas at the El Paso Port of Entry, meet with El Paso business leaders and border mayors, and highlight how the Department of Homeland Security's unprecedented efforts to strengthen border security have facilitated trade and travel along the Southwest border.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks at the IACP Division of State and Provincial Police Mid-Year Conference

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks to law enforcement personnel from across the nation at the International Association of Chiefs of Police's (IACP) Division of State and Provincial Police Mid-Year Conference - highlighting the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) continued partnerships with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement to combat evolving threats of terrorism and protect our nation's communities.

Secretary Napolitano Announces Launch of E-Verify Self Check

Monday, March 21st, 2011
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas today announced the launch of E-Verify Self Check—an innovative service that allows individuals in the United States to check their own employment eligibility status before formally seeking employment.

Fact Sheet: DHS Launches E-Verify Self Check

Monday, March 21st, 2011
On March 21, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the launch of E-Verify Self Check - an innovative service that allows individuals in the United States to check their employment eligibility status before formally seeking employment.

Testimony of Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency on “Catastrophic Preparedness: How Ready Is FEMA for the Next Big Disaster?”

Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Testimony of Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, before the U.S. SenateHomeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee "Catastrophic Preparedness: How Ready Is FEMA for the Next Big Disaster?"

Testimony of Alexander G. Garza, MD, MPH, Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer on “Ensuring Effective Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for Events Impacting Health Security”

Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Testimony of Alexander G. Garza, MD, MPH, Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer Before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications "Ensuring Effective Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for Events Impacting Health Security."

Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks at the U.S.-Mexico Congressional Border Issues Conference

Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the Annual U.S.-Mexico Congressional Border Issues Conference – highlighting the continued partnership between the United States and Mexico to ensure our mutual security while facilitating trade and travel along the Southwest border.

Secretary Napolitano Announces “If You See Something, Say Something™” Campaign Partnership with NCAA

Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Mark Emmert to announce a new partnership between the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) "If You See Something, Say Something™" public awareness campaign and the NCAA.