Department of Homeland Security News
Department of Homeland Security News

• Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Confirmation of Key DHS Leadership
  The Senate moved to confirm four key leaders for the Department of Homeland Security last night: Robert D. Jamison, Julie L. Myers, Ross Ashley, and Dr. Jeffrey W. Runge, MD.
• $33.7 Million Awarded to First Responders
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the award of $33.7 million to fund equipment and training for first responders across the nation as a part of the fiscal year 2007 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP)
• Fact Sheet: CEDAP Grant Program
  The Department of Homeland Security’s Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) is an important component of the Administration’s larger, coordinated effort to strengthen the nation’s overall level of preparedness. CEDAP provides specialized commercial equipment and related training directly to smaller jurisdictions and eligible metropolitan areas.
• DHS Encourages Americans to Resolve to be Ready in 2008
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds Americans that the New Year is a perfect time to Resolve to be Ready. The department’s Ready Campaign has outlined the top 10 items for a basic emergency supply kit so that every American can keep their preparedness resolutions next year.
• Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Donald E. Powell Takes Part in Recovery Schools Quick Start Kick-Off
  Powell highlights dedication and vision of Pastorek, Connolly, and Stark; among the best examples of inter-governmental cooperation and leadership throughout the entire Gulf Coast recovery.
• Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at the Institute of European Affairs
  Secretary Chertoff's speech to the Institute of European Affairs in Dublin, Ireland, on November 29, 2007, discussed the effort to synchronize and find commonality between the various national systems that we have to deal with the threats of terrorism and emerging 21st century national security concerns.
• Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Resignation of the Chief Human Capital Officer
  Chief Human Capital Officer Marta Perez has announced her departure from the department effective Jan. 6, 2008. Marta’s knowledge and experience in developing and managing personnel systems has helped to make the department a model in human capital service for the federal government.
• Fact Sheet: Transparency and Accountability in Gulf Coast Rebuilding
  In August 2007, FEMA finalized a web-based mapping tool to summarize the geographic location of all Public Assistance grants for permanent infrastructure throughout the entire Gulf Coast. By late November 2007, the operational and financial status of individual facilities could be identified for all public schools in New Orleans and the Transparency Initiative became a reality.
• Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to the National Congress for Secure Communities
  Text of remarks by Secretary Chertoff given to the National Congress for Secure Communities December 17, 2007, in Washington, D.C.
• Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff Congratulating the National Guard on its 371st Birthday
  Recently, the National Guard assisted FEMA in response to the southern California wildfires - setting up shelters, delivering supplies, fighting fires and rescuing those in harm's way.
• Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the E-Verify Lawsuit With Illinois
  Illinois employers will now have the ability to verify the legality of their workforce without interruption or fear of reprisal by the state.
• DHS Releases REAL ID Grant Guidance
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released today grant guidance and application kits for two grant programs totaling more than $35 million to assist states in preparing for REAL ID implementation. REAL ID addresses a core 9/11 Commission finding to enhance the security, integrity and protection of licensing and identification systems nationwide, and was mandated by Congress.
• Statement by Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Donald E. Powell, Congratulates New Schools for New Orleans on $17.5 Million Grant
  On December 13, 2007, Donald E. Powell, the President's top official for Gulf Coast rebuilding, today released a statement congratulating New Schools for New Orleans on receiving $17.5 million in grants to invest in student and teacher training.
• Fact Sheet: Select Department of Homeland Security 2007 Achievements
  The Fact Sheet highlights Homeland Security's achievements in 2007 including protecting critical infrastructure while protecting the nation from dangerous people.
• Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on 2007 Achievements and 2008 Priorities
  Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on 2007 Achievements and 2008 Priorities at the Woodrow Wilson Institute in Washington, D.C.
• Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Confirmation Hearing for Dr. Jeffrey W. Runge to be Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  Nominations Hearing Statement For The Record by Jeffrey W. Runge, M.D. Acting Assistant Secretary For Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security Before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
• Remarks of Assistant Secretary of Cybersecurity and Communications Greg Garcia at the New York Metro Infragard Alliance Security Summit
  Throughout the country, at every level of government and within the private sector, people are dedicating themselves to ending cyber crime. Effective cyber and communications risk management requires us to be prepared for a national crisis beyond those caused by terrorists or criminals.
• Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Beginning of 10 Fingerprint Collection at U.S. Airports
  US-VISIT, which is our biometric fingerprint program, uses fingerprints and photographs to verify the visitors are who they say they are and that they do not pose a threat to the United States. CBP officers use this technology at our ports of entry and State Department consular officers use it at our visa-issuing posts overseas.
• DHS Begins Collecting 10 Fingerprints From International Visitors At Washington Dulles International Airport
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now collecting additional fingerprints from international visitors arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (Dulles). The change is part of the department's upgrade from two- to 10-fingerprint collection in order to enhance security and fingerprint matching accuracy.
• Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at a Pen-and-Pad Briefing on Border Security
  Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at a Pen-and-Pad Briefing on Border Security on December 7, 2007, in Washington, DC, and with Chief Aguilar of the Border Patrol and Greg Giddens.
• DHS Moves Forward on Border Fencing and Technology Improvements
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward today with multiple advancements in the construction of pedestrian and virtual fencing along the southwest border.