From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 12:47 PM

Committee members met to consider legislation to create a department of Homeland Security and offer amendments to the proposed legislation before bringing it before the Senate.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 12:41 PM

White House, congressional and administration leaders briefed top corporate executives and others on new supplemental Homeland Security spending for 2002, projected Homeland Security spending for 2003, and Homeland Security programs and procurement. They also answered questions from aud...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 12:38 PM

Cabinet secretaries testified about terrorist threats to the U.S. and the need for the creation of a Department of Homeland Security. Among the topics they addressed were national security concerns, border security, immigration, law enforcement, and existing threats from terrorists alre...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 12:30 PM

Cabinet secretaries and members of Congress testified about the creation of a Department of Homeland Defense and the potential reorganization of the federal government. They talked about how assets in their departments would be moved or utilized by the new department.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 12:15 PM

President Bush talked about his defense and homeland security spending priorities for next year’s budget.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 12:03 PM

Analysts and industry officials talked about financing homeland security programs. They spoke about levels of federal spending and provisions in proposed homeland security legislation, coordination and management of homeland security programs, and future cooperation between the public a...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 11:50 AM

Mr. Firestone talked about the status of homeland security legislation. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 11:20 AM

Senators spoke to reporters about efforts to create a Department of Homeland Security. At issue was the impasse over labor rights at the new department and the president’s authority to make personnel decisions. They also talked about a draft resolution authorizing force against Iraq. F...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 11:03 AM

Witnesses testified about the implementation and effectiveness of anti-terrorism measures, and specifically about the USA Patriot act and the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act. Among the issues they addressed were immigration, homeland security, and monitoring foreign r...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 10:49 AM

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 10:44 AM

Government and industry officials spoke to corporate executives about funding and procurement for homeland security programs. Among the topics they addressed were the potential economic impact of homeland security legislation, the size of governmental investments in homeland security, a...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 10:16 AM

Mr. Falkenrath talked about strategies to ensure homeland security, challenges to instituting effective security policies, and preparing for potential catastrophic terrorist attacks. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 10:04 AM

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.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 9:52 AM

Governors and Republican leaders talked about homeland security as well as responding to terrorist attacks or catastrophic events. Among the topics they addressed were interagency communication and coordination, initial responses, and lessons learned from September 11, 2001 terrorist at...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 9:48 AM

Mr. Fleischer spoke to reporters about a number of issues including passage of homeland security legislation and the creation of a new Department of Homeland Security. Following brief remarks he answered questions from the reporters.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 9:46 AM

Mr. Curran spoke about the use of lobbying groups by Republican members of Congress to ensure that hiring and giving to Republican causes remained beneficial. He also discussed the jurisdiction issue of the Department of Homeland Security and how Congress is considering whether to create...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 9:42 AM

Mr. Kady talked about the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the impact that the new department might have on Washington politics. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 8:49 AM

Mr. Ridge testified regarding his nomination for secretary of the newly created Department of Homeland Security.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 7:56 AM

President Bush and Secretary Ridge talked about homeland security, focusing on the role of the Department of Homeland Security in protecting America. The next day, March 1, over 170,000 federal employees would be transferred to the Department of Homeland Security.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 7:53 AM

Ms. Gorman talked about homeland security, the change in the threat level, and the precautions that are taken when the threat level is increased. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.