From: C-SPAN on Sat, Jan 08 2011 1:53 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 Sat, Jan 08 2011 12:50 AM

Witnesses testified regarding homeland security threats posed by fraudulent and loosely controlled identification documents. Among the concerns discussed were the widespread reliance on non-standardized and unreliable identification documents; the lack of a central database for cross-che...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 11:56 PM

Admiral Loy talked about his experience and qualifications to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Among the topics addressed were transportation safety, port and border security, information gathering and sharing, immigration, and personnel issues.

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:30 PM

Secretary Ridge and a panel of officials involved with local and state security took part in a town hall meeting, responding to questions and comments about San Diego security and national homeland security. Live video was shown of persons outside demonstrating against the Patriot ...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 10:05 PM

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 Fri, Jan 07 2011 9:58 PM

The witnesses testified about the nation’s Terrorist Threat Advisory System, a color-coded warning system that is the primary means by which the federal government communicates to citizens its judgment on the risk of terrorist attacks at any given time. Admiral Loy talked about his depa...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 9:58 PM

Secretary Ridge briefed reporters on the proposed Department of Homeland Security budget, spending priorities, and the allocation of resources. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 9:48 PM

Witnesses testified about protecting privacy while maintaining an effective counterterrorism policy. Among the issues they addressed were the maintenance of private information by the Department of Homeland Security, as well as the role and responsibility of the department’s privacy off...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 9:24 PM

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 Fri, Jan 07 2011 9:16 PM

Following an introduction by Secretary Ridge, President Bush addressed a crowd at the Ronald Reagan building on the first anniversary of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. He thanked the employees for their hard work and dedication. Among the other issues addressed w...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 9:15 PM

On the first anniversary of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, Senator Lieberman and Rep. Turner talked about the state of homeland security. They praised the work of the department’s employees and the positive steps that had been taken, but voiced concerns that the le...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 9:00 PM

Ms. Lipowicz talked about the proposed budget for the Department of Homeland Security and responded to viewer comments and questions.

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 8:34 PM

The Homeland Security Advisory Council held their quarterly meeting. The group provides advice to Secretary Ridge. A number of issues were addressed, including information sharing, infrastructure protection, the lexicon project, system interoperability, port and border security, and co...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 6:47 PM

Rep. Cox, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, talked about homeland security. He noted that some people did not believe that homeland security was necessary, or felt that the U.S. response following September 11 was unwise or unjustified. He used quotes from Osama bin La...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 6:00 PM

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 5:48 PM

Commissioner Bonner spoke about homeland security issues on and the Customs Service and Border Patrol. He also responded to questions and comments from viewers.

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 4:24 PM

Ms. Mencer talked about homeland security programs, information gathering and dissemination, and first response programs at the local and state levels. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 4:13 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 Fri, Jan 07 2011 3:12 PM

Secretary Ridge testified before the committee on the September 11 Commission’s findings and recommendations. He spoke about coordination efforts between state and federal officials, efforts to improve intelligence sharing between agencies, improvements in airport screening, and other h...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Jan 07 2011 12:55 PM

Secretary Ridge spoke to reporters about his decision to step down as Secretary of Homeland Security, future challenges for the new department, and organization needed within the department to improve emergency responses of the U.S. government. Following his statement, he answered quest...