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Democratic representatives spoke to reporters about the September 11 Commission and its recommendations for improving U.S. security. They also responded to questions from reporters.

Homeland Security Undersecretary for Border & Transportation Security Asa Hutchinson testified about fiscal year 2005 funding requests for border and transportation security as part of the H…

On the first anniversary of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) and Rep. Jim Turner (D-TX) talked about the state of homeland security. They …

Democratic members talked to reporters about the operations of the Department of Homeland Security after one year of existence. They highlighted several weaknesses in the department’s effort…

Representative Jim Turner, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, talked about the state of homeland security. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail f…

The witnesses testified about the nation’s Terrorist Threat Advisory System, a color-coded warning system that is the primary means by which the federal government communicates to citizens i…

Witnesses testified regarding homeland security threats posed by fraudulent and loosely controlled identification documents. Among the concerns discussed were the widespread reliance on non-…

Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda for homeland security. Among the topics they addressed were Intelligence issues and information sharing, port security, f…

Representatives Cox and Turner announced the membership of the newly created House Homeland Security Committee. They also talked about their agenda and challenges facing the Department of Ho…

House Rules Committee members heard testimony on the creation of a Department of Homeland Security as they considered rules for debate on legislation on the floor of the House.

Democratic leaders talked to reporters about homeland security legislation and various measures to enhance safety and security. Following their remarks they answered questions from the repor…