http://www.dhs.gov/ Department of Homeland Security News 13 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_1210791829291.shtm 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1210791829291.shtm Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Douglas O’Dell Hosts Federal Inspectors General Strategy Meeting hosted a meeting of key federal cabinet and agency inspectors general to highlight and discuss potential federal assistance for the recently created office of New Orleans Inspector General in Washington, D.C. on May 13, 2008. 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/speeches/sp_1210107524856.shtm 6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/speeches/sp_1210107524856.shtm Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Charles E. Allen Addresses the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on Terrorism in the Twenty-first Century and its Implications for Homeland Security. 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/speeches/sp_1209741455799.shtm 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/speeches/sp_1209741455799.shtm On April 30, 2008, Secretary Michael Chertoff and President of the Supreme Court of Israel Dorit Beinisch at the Heritage Foundation’s Civil Rights and the War on Terror—Dilemmas and Challenges event in Washington, D.C. 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/speeches/sp_1209472037198.shtm 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/speeches/sp_1209472037198.shtm On April 28, 2008 Secretary Chertoff spoke at the opening session of the National Marine Manufacturers Association American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C. 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/testimony/testimony_1208459749044.shtm 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/testimony/testimony_1208459749044.shtm Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Jack Tomarchio testified before the Senate Homeland Security Governmental Affairs Committee, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on State, Local and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration on state and local fusion centers on April 17, 2008. 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/speeches/sp_1208283625146.shtm 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/speeches/sp_1208283625146.shtm Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at the Stanford Constitutional Law Center's Germ Warfare, Contagious Disease and the Constitution Conference. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/testimony/testimony_1207933887848.shtm 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/testimony/testimony_1207933887848.shtm Testimony of Secretary Michael Chertoff before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations on April 10, 2008 regarding key accomplishments and FY 2009 budget request.