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April, 2003
Department of Homeland Security Announces Funding for States and Localities
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2003
Department of Homeland Security Announces Funding for States and Localities
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Asylum Granted to Iraqi Who Aided Jessica Lynch Rescue
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2003
Asylum Granted to Iraqi Who Aided Jessica Lynch Rescue
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Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge To the National Press Club
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2003
Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge To the National Press Club
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DHS Announces New 'U.S. VISIT System' for Travelers as the Department Marks Its First 100 Days
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2003
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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Remarks by Secretary Ridge at the Northern Virginia Technology Council
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2003
Remarks by Secretary Tom Ridge at the Northern Virginia Technology Council Spring Banquet
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Teleconference with Secretary Ridge and Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters
Monday, Apr 28, 2003
Teleconference with Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters
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BCIS Takes First Step to Offer Online Filing
Friday, Apr 25, 2003
BCIS takes first step to offer online filing: Service means increased security, efficiency, and greater convenience for immigration benefits seekers.
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Remarks by Secretary Ridge at Press Availability with Secretary Creel
Thursday, Apr 24, 2003
Remarks by Secretary Ridge at Press Availability with Secretary Creel on the Border Between the United States and Mexico
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Remarks by Secretary Ridge to Los Angeles County First Responders
Thursday, Apr 24, 2003
Remarks by Secretary Ridge to Los Angeles County First Responders
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U.S.-Mexico Border Partnership Joint Statement on Progress Achieved
Thursday, Apr 24, 2003
U.S.-Mexico Border Partnership Joint Statement on Progress Achieved
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Department of Homeland Security Announces $165 Million in Grants to States for All Hazards Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness
Thursday, Apr 17, 2003
The Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, known as FEMA, has provided $165 million in grants to help state and local governments better prepare to respond to all hazards preparedness activities and emergency management.
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Department of Homeland Security FY '03 Supplemental Funding Fact Sheet
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003
Today, the President has signed the FY '03 Supplemental Bill authorizing an additional $6.71 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to support Departmental functions and domestic counterterrorism operations that have been activated as a part of Operation Liberty Shield at the start of the war in Iraq.
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Statement by Secretary Tom Ridge on Lowering the Threat Level on April 16th
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge on Lowering the Threat Level on April 16th
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Department of Homeland Security Announces Privacy Officer
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003
Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge is pleased to announce the appointment of Nuala O'Connor Kelly of Virginia to be the Privacy Officer at the Department of Homeland Security.
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Remarks by Secretary Ridge to the Association of American Universities
Tuesday, Apr 15, 2003
Secretary Ridge's remarks on the critical role of universities as institutions
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Press Release: Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate to Launch Critical Infrastructure Information Program
Tuesday, Apr 15, 2003
In accordance with the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Section 214, the Department of Homeland Security's Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate has submitted its Critical Infrastructure Information (CII) procedures to the Federal Register for public notice and comment period of 60 days.
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Secretary Tom Ridge testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2003
Secretary Tom Ridge's testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Technology
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Undersecretary for Science and Technology Charles McQueary Sworn-In
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2003
Charles McQueary was sworn in today as the first Undersecretary for Science and Technology today in a ceremony at the National Academy of Science.
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Securing the Homeland: Protecting Our States and Cities
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2003
Today the Department of Homeland Security, through the Office of Domestic Preparedness, announced that approximately $100 million dollars from the FY '03 Funding will be dedicated to large urban areas within the United States.
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Joint Press Conference with Secretary Tom Ridge and British Home Secretary Blunkett
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2003
Secretary Ridge and Home Secretary Blunkett conducted a joint press conference to discuss cooperation between the U.S. and U.K. in the area of homeland security.
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