| Under Secretary Brown Returns To California As FEMA Ramps Up Response Capabilities; Assistance to Victims Already Being Distributed |
| The Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Michael D. Brown, returned to California late yesterday to continue to oversee federal assistance to the state following President Bush's disaster declaration on Monday. |
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| Highlighting Coordination in the National Capital Region |
| In recognition of the importance of securing our nation's urban areas, the Bush Administration has partnered with Congress to provide substantial federal resources to selected urban areas across the country including the National Capital Region (NCR). |
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| Department of Homeland Security Proposes Regulations to Improve Cargo Security |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, today announced the publication of proposed regulations to obtain advance information concerning shipments of goods to the U.S. These proposed regulations implement Section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002. |
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| US-VISIT Conference Agenda |
| The US-VISIT Industry Conference will be held July 8, 2003 at the Crystal City Marriott's Crystal Forum at 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. |
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| DHS Announces New 'U.S. VISIT System' for Travelers as the Department Marks Its First 100 Days |
| Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced the launch of the new U.S. VISIT system as he discussed the Department's first 100 days. |
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| Department of Homeland Security Personnel System Fact Sheet |
| Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and Office of Personnel Management Director Kay Cole James today launched the process for designing the new DHS human resources management system called for in the Homeland Security Act of 2002. |
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| FY 2003 Supplemental Budget Request Fact Sheet |
| The President's FY '03 Supplemental Budget requests $3.5 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to confront threats to the United States and the American people. This request provides the flexibility the Secretary as well as state and local governments need to meet the ever changing nature of terrorism. |
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| Operation Liberty Shield |
| Operation LIBERTY SHIELD is a comprehensive national plan designed to increase protections for America's citizens and infrastructure while maintaining the free flow of goods and people across our border with minimal disruption to our economy and way of life. Operation LIBERTY SHIELD is a multi-department, multi-agency, national team effort. |
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| FY 2003 Funding Fact Sheet |
| In the past two years the President and Congress have nearly doubled the funding for homeland security. This increase in funds has significantly strengthened America's protections against terrorism. The Department of Homeland Security's top priority is getting this money into the system to fund the programs and buy the equipment that will make America safer. |
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| Ready Campaign Public Service Announcements |
| In the wake of September 11th, the American public is fearful of terrorist attacks, but there is a distinct lack of knowledge about what to do in the likely event of future emergencies. |
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