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Washington, D.C. - Every year during the month of September, the Ready.gov team-along with the entire Department-direct their energies toward building the preparedness of all Americans. What do we mean by preparedness? Simply put: to strengthen our defenses against emergencies of all kinds.
Posted September 8, 2010 in The Blog
Washington, D.C. - "This Administration's unprecedented commitment of manpower, technology and infrastructure to the Southwest border has been a major factor in this dramatic drop in illegal crossings. We are cracking down on employers who hire illegal labor, seizures of illicit goods are up across the board, criminal alien removals are at an all-time high, the Border Patrol is better staffed than at any time in its 85-year history, and the southwest border is more secure than ever before..."
Posted September 1, 2010 in Press Room
Nashville, Tenn. - Secretary Napolitano today traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to announce the launch of the federal government's collaboration with Southern Shield—a consortium of state homeland security and law enforcement officials from 14 Southeastern states and territories—as part of the national Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) initiative, as well as the expansion of the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to fusion centers across the Southeast.
Posted September 1, 2010 in Press Room
Washington, D.C. - As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the Department publishes a weekly financial and activity report. Download it and learn more about ARRA at www.dhs.gov/recovery.
Posted September 1, 2010 in Open for Business
Washington - Secretary Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) International Awards Dinner- highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to bolster aviation security and thanking the nation's airline pilots, including the crew members who thwarted the attempted terrorist attack on December 25, 2009, for their work everyday to ensure that air travelers reach their destinations safely and securely.
Posted August 31, 2010 in Press Room