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  • Readout of Secretary Napolitano?s Visit to Anchorage
    Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. today traveled to Anchorage, Alaska to participate in roundtable meetings with oil industry representatives and tribal leaders, underscoring the Department?s commitment to working with its partners to ensure the safety and security of the Arctic region.
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  • Zone Extended for Border Crossing Card Holders in New Mexico
    Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced today the publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking which would extend the border zone up to 55 miles, from the current 25 mile restriction, for Border Crossing Card (BCC) holders in the state of New Mexico. This proposed change would allow BCC holders to travel to the towns of Deming, Lordsburg and Las Cruces, N.M., stimulating commerce, trade and tourism activity in the area.
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  • Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to Cold Bay and Kodiak, Alaska
    Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. today traveled to Cold Bay, Alaska where they joined a Congressional Delegation led by Senators Mary Landrieu, Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski to visit Coast Guard assets in the region, including the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf. Yesterday, Secretary Napolitano and Admiral Papp visited the Coast Guard Air Station in Kodiak, Alaska and met with the men and women stationed in Kodiak who contribute to the Department?s efforts to ensure Arctic maritime safety, security, and stewardship.
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  • Statement by Secretary Napolitano on Shooting in Wisconsin
    "Yesterday's tragedy in Wisconsin is deeply saddening. The Department of Homeland Security will continue to provide any support necessary to the ongoing investigation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragedy, the Sikh community, and especially the family and friends of those killed or wounded."
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  • Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. for a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security field hearing titled ?U.S. Coast Guard Operations in Alaska?
    U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. addresses the Coast Guard?s Arctic responsibilities and operations.
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  • DHS Describe Proceso De Acción Diferida Para Los Llegados En La Infancia
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional describió hoy el proceso de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia durante una llamada en conferencia con los medios nacionales de comunicación, en preparación para la fecha de implementación del 15 de agosto.
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  • DHS Outlines Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process
    The Department of Homeland Security today provided additional information on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process during a national media call in preparation for the August 15 implementation date.
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  • Statement By Director Of Communications Matt Chandler On Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit To Alaska
    "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. will travel to Alaska on Aug. 6-8 to meet with a Congressional Delegation, visit Coast Guard assets and infrastructure in Cold Bay, and meet with tribal and oil industry leaders in Anchorage."
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  • Written testimony of ICE for a House Oversight & Gov?t Reform Subcommittee on Gov?t Organization, Efficiency & Financial Mgmt hearing titled ?Unresolved Internal Investigations at DHS: Oversight of Investigation Management in the Office of the DHS IG?
    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Deputy Director Daniel Ragsdale addresses the ways in which ICE upholds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s (DHS) standards for integrity and professionalism and how ICE collaborates with DHS?s Office of Inspector General and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to investigate and bring to resolution allegations of misconduct.
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  • Written testimony of TSA Deputy Administrator John Halinski for a House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled ?Breach of Trust: Addressing Misconduct Among TSA Screeners?
    Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Administrator John Halinski addresses the challenges facing the TSA workforce.
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  • Written testimony of CBP for a House Oversight & Gov?t Reform Subcommittee on Gov?t Organization, Efficiency & Financial Mgmt hearing titled ?Unresolved Internal Investigations at DHS: Oversight of Investigation Management in the Office of the DHS IG?
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner David Aguilar addresses CBP?s efforts to prevent and detect corruption and misconduct in our workforce.
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  • Written testimony of the DHS Privacy Office for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management hearing titled ?State of Federal Privacy and Data Security Law: Lagging Behind the Times??
    Privacy Office Chief Privacy Officer Mary Ellen Callahan addresses her role as the Department of Homeland Security?s Chief Privacy Officer, the Privacy Act, and the collaborative achievements of the Privacy Committee of the Federal Chief Information Officers Council.
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  • Written testimony of Policy for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism & Intelligence hearing titled ?Beyond Borders: Are DHS' International Agreements Ensuring Actionable Intelligence to Combat Threats to the U.S. Homeland??
    At a field hearing in Buffalo, New York Policy Office of International Affairs Director of Canadian Affairs Deborah Meyers addresses the Department of Homeland Security?s partnership with Canada to enhance security while facilitating lawful trade and travel.
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  • Written testimony of DNDO for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled ?Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: Does DHS have an Effective and Efficient Nuclear Detection Strategy?
    Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Acting Director Dr. Huban Gowadia addresses nuclear detection, and DNDO?s progress in coordinating the global nuclear detection architecture (GNDA) and implementing the domestic portion.
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  • Written testimony of NPPD for a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
    National Protection and Programs Directorate Deputy Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding addresses the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to regulate the security of high-risk chemical facilities under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards.
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