From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 9:30 AM

Rear Admiral Venuto focused on the role of the Coast Guard in Homeland Security, Port Security and its Deepwater programs. Telephone lines were opened for audience comments. This was the third part in a series on the proposed Homeland Security department.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 9:25 AM

At the beginning of this segment, Siobham Gorman participated via telephone and described the process of processing a visa. Then the guests discussed homeland security and visa processing. Telephone lines were opened for audience comments. This morning’s guests will help kick off Was...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 9:18 AM

Witnesses testified about the creation of a new Department of Homeland Security. Among the issues they addressed were transportation security, border security, and the transfer of authority of several agencies, including the Coast Guard and Customs service, to the new department.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 9:13 AM

Mr. Salant discussed the Transportation Security Department, the issue of general aviation security, and passenger screening. Telephone lines were opened for audience comments. This was the second in a series looking at the proposed Homeland Security Department.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 9:09 AM

Mr. Curtis talked about the security of the U.S. water supply, what vulnerabilities exist and what is being done to protect the water infrastructure system. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 9:08 AM

In a continuing look at the proposed Department of Homeland Security and its various components, the research director of SANS Institute (System Administration, Networking and Security) talked about the proposed sub-department of Information Analysis and infrastructure Protection which would be ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 8:57 AM

Mr. Ridge testified about the creation of a Department of Homeland Security and the subsequent reorganization of the federal government. Among the issues he addressed were managing first responders, information coordination, cooperation among state and federal agencies, bioterrorism thr...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 8:56 AM

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 Sat, Jan 08 2011 8:54 AM

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 Sat, Jan 08 2011 8:26 AM

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 Sat, Jan 08 2011 7:17 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 Sat, Jan 08 2011 5:31 AM

Mr. Hart talked about threats to national security and American foreign policy. Among the topics he addressed were effective means of combating terrorism, regional threats to global security, homeland security, and balancing security and civil rights. Following his remarks he answered ...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 5:31 AM

Mayor O’Malley talked about homeland security issues facing cities.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 5:08 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 Sat, Jan 08 2011 3:53 AM

Homeland security officials talked to reporters about a drill to test emergency responses to a simulated terrorist attack with a biological weapon in Seattle, WA.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 3:50 AM

Mr. Macklin conducted a tour of the master control center for a homeland security drill to test state and local emergency response efforts in the event of a terrorist attack.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 3:35 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 Sat, Jan 08 2011 3:33 AM

Secretary Ridge and others talked about the role of the media in emergency preparedness, emergency communications, and public warning procedures. Among the topics they addressed were coordinating efforts between government and media outlets, delivering accurate information to the public...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 2:47 AM

Ms. David, President and CEO of ANSER analytic services, talked about the formation of the Homeland Security Panel, the mission of the panel, and other homeland security issues. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 2:04 AM

Mr. England spoke about efforts to combat terrorism and progress made by the Department of Homeland Security in meeting the nation’s security needs. He also talked about intelligence gathering, crisis response, and border security. Following his remarks he answered questions from the a...