http://www.dhs.gov/ Department of Homeland Security Press Releases 8 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/graphics/print_logo.gif http://www.dhs.gov/ http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1210338158222.shtm 8 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1210338158222.shtm On May 8, 2008, Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff made a statement on President Bush's intention to appoint Thomas D. Cairns as the Department’s Chief Human Capital Officer. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1210174252351.shtm 6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1210174252351.shtm Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding General Doug O’Dell Speaks at Young Leadership Council Luncheon, says future of region depends on the vision of young entrepreneurs. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209745179774.shtm 2 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209745179774.shtm On May 2, 2008 the Department of Homeland Security announced that the final compliance date for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program will be April 15, 2009, which reflects a realignment of the Sept. 25, 2008 compliance date set in the final rule. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209396910434.shtm 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209396910434.shtm On April 28, 2008 the Department of Homeland Security announced improvements aimed at strengthening aviation security while decreasing the hassle factor for travelers. Among the key improvements, DHS is providing airlines more flexibility to allow passengers to check in remotely who have been unable to do so because they have a name similar to someone on a watch list. The department also unveiled the Checkpoint Evolution prototype, which begins full operation at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209390662950.shtm 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209390662950.shtm On April 28, 2008 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209398073431.shtm 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209398073431.shtm Through the Small Vessel Security Strategy and its implementation, the Department has established a clear path toward reducing the risk of terrorist use of small vessels while protecting citizen’s use of the maritime domain. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209473895546.shtm 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209473895546.shtm On April 28, 2008 at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Secretary Chertoff and TSA Administrator Kip Hawley spoke on aviation security and traveler screening enhancements, including Checkpoint Evolution. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209157667462.shtm 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209157667462.shtm Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff's statement on the selection of Bradley Buswell as the Deputy Under Secretary for the Science and Technology Directorate on April 25, 2008. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208186058701.shtm 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208186058701.shtm Homeland Security is proposing a rule to establish biometric exit procedures at all airports and seaports for most non-U.S. citizen travelers. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208540556105.shtm 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208540556105.shtm President Bush announced his selection of Douglas O’Dell as the Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208778665278.shtm 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208778665278.shtm The April 18, 2008, remarks by Secretary Chertoff and Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myung-Hwan at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing, for the Visa Waiver Program. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208545066700.shtm 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208545066700.shtm On April 18, 2008, the Department signed a visa waiver program agreement with Korea. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208287890716.shtm 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1208287890716.shtm A brefing on local efforts to fight crime and public corruption in post-Katrina New Orleans was held at the National Press Club. Groups are pushing for reductions in violent crime and increased convictions. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207691273709.shtm 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207691273709.shtm Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Appointment of Richard Mangogna as the Department's Chief Information Officer. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207684277498.shtm 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207684277498.shtm This fact sheet outlines the Department's current measures for assuring the security, resiliency and reliability of the Nation's Information Technology (IT) and communications infrastructure.  http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207334008610.shtm 4 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207334008610.shtm An interim final rule extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) from 12 to 29 months for qualified F-1 non-immigrant students was released on April 4, 2008. The extension will be available to F-1 students with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics who are employed by businesses enrolled in the E-Verify program. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207251862216.shtm 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207251862216.shtm Secretary Chertoff made a statement on the nomination of Elaine Duke as the Department's Under Secretary for Management. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207252864364.shtm 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207252864364.shtm Secretary Chertoff's remarks and answers to questions posed at the April 2, 2008 bloggers' roundtable in Washington, D.C. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207167055742.shtm 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207167055742.shtm The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted REAL ID extensions to all 56 U.S. jurisdictions, ensuring that driver’s licenses and ID cards across the country will achieve a higher security standard, and that all will continue to be acceptable for official purposes after the May 11, 2008 deadline mandated by Congress in the REAL ID Act of 2005. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207080713748.shtm 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207080713748.shtm The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced its intent to issue two waivers of certain laws to expedite security improvements at the southwest border. Congress gave the Secretary of Homeland Security authority to waive all legal requirements necessary to expeditiously install additional physical barriers and roads at the border to deter illegal activity. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207083685391.shtm 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207083685391.shtm http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207079095443.shtm 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207079095443.shtm The Department of Homeland Security has granted extensions to 49 of 50 states, the District of Columbia and all five U.S. territories, putting more than 99 percent of U.S. driver’s licenses and ID cards on the path to secure identification.