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This public meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council focused on the funding of homeland security programs.

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

At the inaugural meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council, chaired by Secretary Ridge, he swore in the other members, and then spoke about the Department of Homeland Security and…

This year’s ceremony honored the 446 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2001. Photographs of the firefighters were shown on a large screen onstage and their names were…

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,…

Director Ridge announced a new color-coded threat advisory system designed to standardize responses to national threats at the local level. After the announcement he and other officials…

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.…

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…