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The House Committee on Homeland Security holds a hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) process of awarding anti-terrorism grants. Recently announced funding levels i…

This public meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council focused on the funding of homeland security programs. Homeland Security Secretary, Tom Ridge, participated in this meetimg.

The Homeland Security Advisory Council held their quarterly meeting. The group provided advice to Secretary Tom Ridge. A number of issues were addressed, which included information sharing, …

President Bush talked about the need to enact legislation forming a new Department of Homeland Security and called on legislators to enact such legislation in a lame duck session of Congress…

Officials spoke to reporters about an agreement to better ensure emergency safety and security measures in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The plan involved information sharing, mutual…

Participants talked about homeland security, local responses to terrorist acts and emergencies, and the need for information sharing and coordination. Following their remarks they answered q…

Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge announced a new color-coded threat advisory system designed to standardize responses to national threats at the local level. After the announcement he an…

At the opening of an annual conference of mayors, Secretary Mineta and Mr. Ridge talked about domestic security. They pledged increased federal aid for local emergency preparedness efforts. …

Mayor Williams talked to a group of students about how Washington, DC responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11 and how it is handling threats of further terrorism. He answered ques…

Officials talked to reporters about a report on security in Washington, DC. Among the issues they addressed were the levels of cooperation between the city and federal government, maintainin…

Mayors talked about emergency preparations, emergency response infrastructure, and information coordination in the event of a disaster or terrorist attack. This event took place on the openi…

Participants talked about how counties and other local governments can help the federal government to prepare for a terrorist attack, and how the National Association of Counties can assist …

Officials spoke to reporters about investigations into anthrax contamination, the safety of the mail system, and the relative threat to the public. After their comments they answered questio…

Witnesses testified about the pros and cons of reopening Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House. The street was closed several years ago for security reasons. The Secret Service thi…