From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 7:49 AM

Officials spoke to reporters about the Transportation Security Administration, its achievements to date, and its transfer to the Department of Homeland Security. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the reporters.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 6:33 AM

Secretary Ridge testified about the operation of the Department of Homeland Security and the state of the nation’s security. In his testimony he said that the country was more secure but still had far more improvements to make. Among the issues he addressed were levels of funding for st...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 6:24 AM

Texas representatives spoke to reporters about use of federal homeland security resources during a recent state battle over redistricting in which Democratic legislators went to Oklahoma to prevent a vote in the state legislature. Federal security officials had been asked to search for a...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 6:10 AM

Mr. Kady explained the U.S. House procedural vote on fiscal year 2004 Homeland Security spending.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 5:53 AM

Mr. Hutchinson and Admiral Allen spoke to reporters about the implementation of the Maritime Transportation Security Act and efforts to improve port security. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 5:10 AM

Admiral Loy, former commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, talked about the new Transportation Security Administration, a part of the Department of Homeland Security. He described the creation of the department and its accomplishments. He described some of its responsibilities, including ...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 3:54 AM

Representative Cox spoke to students who had been awarded Homeland Security scholarships about the creation of the Homeland Security Department, the threat of terrorism, and potential careers in homeland security.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 3:19 AM

Mr. 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 United States when they apply for visas, enter the country, and leave the country. All visitors betwee...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 2:45 AM

Mr. Henry reported by telephone on the situation at the Senate office buildings where suspected Rican had been discovered. Mr. Peniston reported by telephone on the Defense budget. Mr. Logan reported by telephone on the Department of Homeland Security budget and the activities of the Tr...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 1:56 AM

President Bush spoke to governors about federal-state relations, homeland security issues, and policy in Iraq.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 1:54 AM

Rep. Turner, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, talked about the state of homeland security. Earlier in the week, Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee released a report on the Bush Administration’s policies on homeland security one year after the opening of...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 1:16 AM

Mr. Hutchinson testified about fiscal year 2005 funding requests for border and transportation security as part of the Homeland Security Department appropriations proposals. Among the issues he addressed were spending priorities in the administrations request, immigration issues, and op...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 1:08 AM

Secretary Ridge spoke to reporters about the state of rail safety and security. Among the topics he addressed were improving security screening, responding to intelligence threats, and developing and deploying technology to monitor rail security. Following his remarks he answered quest...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 12:02 AM

Following a closed-door meeting, Secretary Ridge and Commissioner Vitorino talked about joint U.S.-European efforts to combat terrorism and provide security. Among the specific issues addressed were shipping container security, aviation security, and passenger information exchange. The...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:49 PM

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

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:35 PM

Rear Admiral (retired) Stone testified about his qualifications to be the Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary for the Transportation Security Administration. He has been acting administrator for the TSA.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:14 PM

Secretary Ridge announced an update on both the status of terrorist attack threats this summer and on the efforts of law enforcement and homeland security professionals across the U.S. to increase security. He detailed many security measures and answered reporters' questions.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 9:38 PM

Secretary Ridge testified regarding the government response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Among the issues addressed were the creation and role of the Department of Homeland Security, new airline and border security measures, cargo screening proc...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 8:54 PM

Homeland Security Undersecretary Hutchinson talked about the September 11 Commission’s recommendations concerning border and transportation security. The discussion included the Transportation Security Administration and airline safety, as well as immigration issues and how they affect ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 8:40 PM

Mr. Garcia spoke to reporters about the Department of Homeland Security’s web-based system for tracking foreign student visitors. Mr. Bonner joined Mr. Garcia to answer audience questions.