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Former department leaders talked about their experiences as members of the first Homeland Security Department. Former Secretary Ridge spoke first for 20 minutes. Then the others questioned h…

Admiral James Loy spoke about homeland security. He talked about his experiences in the Coast Guard following September 11th, 2001 and measures taken to improve maritime security. He related…

Panelists addressed maritime and port security policy, technology requirements, and funding. Panelists discussed maritime and port security funding, security standards development and certif…

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, …

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…

James Loy talked about the “U.S. Visit” program. The program utilizes personal data, including fingerprints and digital photographs, to closely monitor and check foreign visitors to the Unit…

James Loy talked about his experience and qualifications to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Among the topics addressed were transportation safety, port and border…

Acting Undersecretary of Transportation for Security James Loy testified to the Senate Transportation Committee about a number of issues related to transportation security. Among the issues …

Secretary Norman Mineta and others testified about progress made by the Transportation Security Administration and the ability to meet several deadlines for security personnel and luggage in…

Deputy Transportation Secretary Michael Jackson and participants spoke about transportation security issues and the future of the transportation industry following terrorist attacks on the U…

Witnesses testified about the extraordinary demands on Federal law enforcement agencies to simultaneously deal with their routine missions, the September 11th terrorist attacks, and increase…

Participants talked about homeland defense issues. Among the topics they addressed were proactive programs to monitor domestic security, information sharing and technology, coordinating inte…

Admiral James Loy talked about the Coast Guard’s role in protecting U.S. harbors and other bodies of water against terrorism.

Witnesses testified about the role of the Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in maintaining maritime security and combating terrorism. The Senate subcommitte…