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| U.S. Department of Homeland Security Issues First Radiological and Nuclear Detectors Standards |
| Friday, Feb 27, 2004 |
| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology division today adopted its first radiological and nuclear detectors standards. The standards were developed in partnership with the Department's Office of Domestic Preparedness. These standards are designed to assist federal agencies, state and local officials, and manufacturers in procurement decisions related to radiological and nuclear detection equipment. |
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| FACT SHEET: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Adopted Standards for Radiation and Nuclear Detection Equipment |
| Friday, Feb 27, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security, through its Science and Technology division, has adopted the following standards for radiation and nuclear detection equipment. The standards, which are outlined below, were developed in partnership with the Department's Office of Domestic Preparedness; the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology; the Department of Energy's National Laboratories; the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). |
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| U.S. Department of Homeland Security Begins the Repatriation of Haitian Migrants to Haiti |
| Friday, Feb 27, 2004 |
| Today the U.S. Coast Guard began repatriating Haitian migrants directly back to Haiti. The safe repatriation of approximately 530 Haitian migrants is expected to be completed this afternoon. |
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| U.S. Department of Homeland Security Issues First Standards for Personal Protective Equipment for First Responders |
| Thursday, Feb 26, 2004 |
| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology division today adopted its first standards regarding personal protective equipment developed to protect first responders against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents. These standards, which will assist state and local procurement officials and manufacturers, are intended to provide emergency personnel with the best available protective gear. |
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| Testimony of Secretary Tom Ridge Before the Senate Budget Committee, February 25, 2004 |
| Thursday, Feb 26, 2004 |
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| Department of Homeland Security Announces Science and Technology Advisory Committee Members |
| Thursday, Feb 26, 2004 |
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| Fact Sheet: Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee |
| Thursday, Feb 26, 2004 |
| The committee's mission is to serve as an independent source of scientific and technical planning advice to the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. |
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| Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge to Meet with Citizen Corps Volunteers |
| Thursday, Feb 26, 2004 |
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| Fact Sheet: Homeland Security Adopted Standards for First Responder Personal Protective Equipment |
| Thursday, Feb 26, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security, through its Science and Technology division, has adopted the following standards for personal protective equipment to protect first responders against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threats. These standards, which are outlined below were developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). |
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| Homeland Security Launches Expansion of Information Exchange System to States and Major Cities |
| Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004 |
| The Department announces the expansion of its Homeland Security Information Network initiative to all 50 states, 5 territories, Washington, D.C., and fifty major urban areas. |
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| Homeland Security Information Network to Expand Collaboration, Connectivity for States and Major Cities |
| Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004 |
| Fact sheet on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), which is being expanded to include all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 50 major urban areas. |
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| Secretary Ridge's Remarks at the Announcement of the Homeland Security Information Network |
| Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004 |
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| Secretary Tom Ridge on the One-Year Anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security |
| Monday, Feb 23, 2004 |
| Secretary Ridge's speech at the Homeland Security Policy Institute at George Washington University. |
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| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security : Preserving Our Freedoms, Protecting Our Nation - Strategic Plan |
| Monday, Feb 23, 2004 |
| A discussion of the Department's vision, mission, core values, and accomplishments of its first year. |
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| Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge Announces the Significant Steps in Enhancing Border Security Along the Mexican Border |
| Friday, Feb 20, 2004 |
| Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and the Mexican Secretary of the Interior Santiago Creel today agreed on significant border safety and security initiatives in bilateral meetings in Mexico City. These agreements preserve the free flow of $630 million in trade across the U.S./Mexico border every day while maintaining the integrity of the border. |
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| Fact Sheet: U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Meeting |
| Friday, Feb 20, 2004 |
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| Press Release: DHS Launches Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program to Enhance Homeland Security, Facilitate Information Sharing |
| Wednesday, Feb 18, 2004 |
| DHS announces the launch of the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program. The PCII Program enables the private sector to voluntarily submit infrastructure information to the Federal government to assist the Nation in reducing its vulnerability to terrorist attacks. |
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| CAPPS II: Myths and Facts |
| Friday, Feb 13, 2004 |
| CAPPS II is not an intelligence gathering database. It is a prescreening system that will assess the likelihood that travelers are who they claim to be. |
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| Undersecretary Hutchinson's Remarks at a CAPPS II Media Roundtable |
| Friday, Feb 13, 2004 |
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| Statement of Secretary Tom Ridge Before the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Homeland Security |
| Friday, Feb 13, 2004 |
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| Fact Sheet: CAPPS II at a Glance |
| Friday, Feb 13, 2004 |
| Fact Sheet addresses, What is CAPPS II? How will it strengthen homeland security? When will it be in place? And, what will CAPPS II mean to the average traveler? |
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| Undersecretary Hutchison Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration |
| Thursday, Feb 12, 2004 |
| Undersecretary Hutchison testified on the President's proposed temporary worker program. |
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| DHS Selects Small Businesses from 23 States for First SBIR Awards |
| Thursday, Feb 12, 2004 |
| DHS' Science and Technology Directorate announces that 66 businesses, in 23 states, have been selected for contract negotiations in the Department's first Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program solicitation. |
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| Fact Sheet: Leadership and Management Strategies for Homeland Security Merger |
| Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004 |
| Background material for Secretary Ridge's remarks at the Harvard Business School, February 11, 2004 |
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| Secretary Ridge's Remarks at Harvard Business School's Leadership and Values Forum |
| Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004 |
| Secretary Ridge spoke to the Harvard Business School's Leadership and Values Forum on the challenges of creating the Department of Homeland Security |
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| Testimony by Secretary Tom Ridge on FY05 Budget Before the Senate Appropriations Committee |
| Tuesday, Feb 10, 2004 |
| As we prepare to celebrate our one year anniversary as a Department, it is the steadfast support of this Congress and the resources you have provided that have made it possible for us to not only carry out a vigorous and ambitious slate of security initiatives but also to say with confidence that Americans are indeed safer today. |
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| Statement of Chief Privacy Officer Nuala O'Connor Kelly Before the House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law |
| Tuesday, Feb 10, 2004 |
| Chief Privacy Officer O'Connor Kelly appeared before the House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law on February 10, 2004 to testify on the activities of the Department of Homeland Security's Privacy Office. |
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| Testimony of Secretary Tom Ridge Before the Senate Government Affairs Committee |
| Monday, Feb 9, 2004 |
| Secretary Ridge testified on the Department's FY 2005 budget and priorities |
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| U.S. Department of Homeland Security Partners with DOD "EMall" |
| Friday, Feb 6, 2004 |
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| Deputy Secretary Loy Addresses the Maritime and Port Security 2004 Conference |
| Wednesday, Feb 4, 2004 |
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| Department of Homeland Security Announces FY 2005 Budget in Brief |
| Monday, Feb 2, 2004 |
| The Department of Homeland Security's budget exhibits the Administration's continuing commitment to secure the homeland by requesting total new resources for FY 2005 of $40.2 billion. The President's budget as a whole clearly demonstrates the continuing priority placed on Homeland Security in requesting new government-wide discretionary resources for FY 2005 of $30 billion. |
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| Remarks by Secretary Tom Ridge on Fiscal Year 2005 Budget for Department of Homeland Security |
| Monday, Feb 2, 2004 |
| Remarks as prepared for press briefing. February 2, 2004. |
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| Protecting Against Agricultural Terrorism |
| Monday, Feb 2, 2004 |
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