From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 7:00 PM

President Bush spoke to supporters at a New Jersey Republican rally. Topics included terrorism, the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Patriot Act, and homeland security policy. He announced his signing today of the 2005 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. He also criticized his oppone...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 5:16 PM

President Bush nominated former New York police chief and law enforcement adviser in Iraq to head the Homeland Security Department.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 4:58 PM

Moderated by General Boyd the participants talked about committee oversight of the component agencies that were brought together in the new Department of Homeland Security. There are probably 79 committees and subcommittees in the House and Senate that have partial jurisdiction over the ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 4:55 PM

The participants discussed a bipartisan joint CSIS-Heritage Foundation report on the challenges facing the Homeland Security Department. The report represents the conclusions of a task force charged with examining the organization and operations of the Department. Topics included the de...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 3:53 PM

Mr. Kerik talked about the September 11 attacks, the reasons for them, and the changes in the U.S. since then, emphasizing federal, state, and local security improvements. He also talked about the Iraq War and crime prevention in U.S. cities. Former New York City Police Commissioner ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 3:23 PM

The panelists talked about homeland security and foreign policy during the second term of President George W. Bush. Professor Lansford presented a paper by Anne Khademian of Virginia Tech, "Homeland (In)Security," on how congressional politics, bureaucratic politics, and technical and resource l...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 2:57 PM

Mr. Waterman talked about homeland security challenges that awaited Michael Chertoff if he was confirmed as the new Homeland Security Secretary. Mr. Waterman was covering Chertoff’s nomination hearing later in the day. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail fr...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 1:34 PM

Introduced by President Trachtenberg and Provost Williams, Secretary Chertoff talked about his plans for the future direction of the Department of Homeland Security. Topics included terrorism, the protection of civil liberties, risk management, and targeting resources where the risk is greatest....

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 12:08 PM

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff addressed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He discussed the private sector’s role in homeland security and the importance of cooperation between government and business to address critical security issues. This was Secretary Chertoff's firs...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 11:13 AM

The Subcommittee on Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack of the House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on terrorist efforts to build a nuclear bomb. They discussed early warning indicators of terrorist activity that could be used to prevent a nuclear detonation. ~The ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:25 AM

The House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity heard testimony on the implementation of the registered traveler program by the Transportation Security Administration. Mr. Blank testified about accelerating airport sec...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:04 AM

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. The Homeland Security Department and the adjutants general of various states commented on base realignment and closure actions suggested by...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 10:00 AM

The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity held a hearing on leveraging technology to improve aviation security, including how the Transportation Security Administration could use available and emerging technologies to increase the ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 9:42 AM

Secretary Chertoff testified about proposed reorganization of the Homeland Security Department, current and potential threats to national security by terrorists, intelligence gathering and sharing, emergency response, and transportation security.

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

Secretary Chertoff testified about a proposed reorganization of the Homeland Security Department, intelligence sharing concerns, transportation security, and emergency preparedness. He also commented on recent terrorist attacks in London and possible lessons learned.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 9:06 AM

The subcommittee hears testimony on efforts to improve security safeguards at nuclear facilities operated by the Office of Energy, Science and Environment of the Energy Department. They also talked about security threats to energy production facilities, counterterrorism policy, qualific...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 8:48 AM

Officers Titus and Dowling talked about the Canine Enforcement Program within the Department of Homeland Security. Among the topics they addressed were costs of the program, how the dogs were trained, as well as their role in homeland and border security. They also responded to viewer ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 7:24 AM

The U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emrgency Preparedness, Science, and Technology held a hearing about "Incident Command, Control, and Communcation during a Catastrophic Event. Witnesses testified about the effectiveness of the Incident Command System (ICS, a Federal Emerg...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 7:12 AM

A confirmation hearing was held for the Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary nominations of Stewart A. Baker and Julie L. Myers. The nominees testified on their own behalf. Mr. Baker and Ms. Myers also responded to questions and comments from committee members. Ms. Mye...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 5:30 AM

Secretary Chertoff held a meeting to hear recommendations from the Homeland Security Advisory Council. Among the topics discussed were border security, private sector file sharing, and critical infrastructures. They also talked about responses to terrorist attacks and damage from natur...