From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 4:47 AM

A C-SPAN crew visited various port and border security locations and talked to Undersecretary Hutchinson about the Department of Homeland Security’s anti-terrorism operations. The department assumed responsibility for port and border security on March 1, 2003. Security operations at Ho...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 4:13 AM

Rep. Kolbe talked about the tension between national security and the benefits of international trade and investment. He also talked about seaport security, levels of foreign investment in U.S. transportation infrastructure, federal programs to monitor and secure international commerce,...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 3:58 AM

Democratic leaders held a press conference on port security, homeland security, and their proposal for a Democratic Real Security Agenda. They criticized the Bush administration for under-funding transportation security programs, international trade policies, and efforts to meet the sec...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 3:55 AM

Senator Collins and Senator Lieberman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held a press conference to release their findings and recommendations to be included in the Hurricane Katrina report that would be presented to the full committee for approval the following week...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 3:50 AM

Secretary Chertoff talked about port security requirements for port facilities and vessels, including the development of inter-security plans, increased surveillance measures, and the hardening of port infrastructure. He also responded to questions from reporters.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 3:29 AM

Representative Thompson talked about homeland security spending and priorities. He also talked about funding for emergency preparedness programs and disaster recovery. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 3:14 AM

Homeland security officials spoke about the state of homeland security and initiatives to improve critical infrastructure protection and emergency response operations. The panel, moderated by Mr. Falkenrath, focused on the preparations for a terrorist attack within the U.S. or response to a natu...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 2:55 AM

Representative King talked about homeland security and the Department of Homeland Security’s anti-terrorism grants to urban areas. Chairman King held a hearing on this the previous day featuring the mayors of New York and Washington, D.C. Both mayors say they got 40% cuts in DHS anti-t...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 1:26 AM

U.S. government officials spoke to reporters about the disruption of a terrorist plan to use explosives on trans-Atlantic flights between Britain and the U.S. that British authorities had acted against earlier in the day. The British law enforcement efforts resulted in the arrest of 21 s...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 1:07 AM

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the Homeland Security Department’s preparation and response to Hurricane Katrina and a report issued the same day finding faults in all levels of government response to the hurricane. Secretary Chertoff tes...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 1:06 AM

Students from the University of Denver, Pace University, and George Mason University, participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Secretary Ridge spoke to the classes about homeland security policy and domestic security following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 12:57 AM

Secretary Chertoff addressed the annual meeting of the National Conference of State Legislatures at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. He talked about cooperation between federal, state and local agencies, the recent disruption of an alleged terrorist plot in Britain, tr...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 12:34 AM

Secretary Michael Chertoff delivered remarks on "Homeland Security Five Years After September 11." He addressed the challenges facing America and the Department of Homeland Security’s role in keeping the country safe. The event was in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 12:29 AM

Clark Kent Ervin talked about his book Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable to Attack, published by Palgrave Macmillan. Mr. Ervin, former inspector general of both the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department, explained why he thinks Americans are vulnerable to terro...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 12:28 AM

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman King talked about the Congressional agenda on national security. Majority Leader Boehner has said that in September House Republicans will focus "first and foremost" on homeland security and national security. He also responded to telephone cal...

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 12:07 AM

At a formal ceremony in the East Room, President Bush signed legislation creating a Department of Homeland Security. The new department would combine assets of 22 agencies to ensure domestic security and protect Americans against terrorist attacks. President Bush nominated Former Gover...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Feb 04 2011 11:14 PM

At a winter fuels outlook conference participants talk about the 2006-2007 outlook for heating fuel costs and supplies. Mr. Petak talked about domestic production and the demand forecast for natural gas. Mr. Caverly talked about the Department of Homeland Security’s National Infrastruct...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Feb 04 2011 10:03 PM

House Homeland Security Committee ranking Democrat Rep. Thompson talked about the ways Democrats will approach their role in Congress concerning homeland security issues. Rep. Thompson is the likely next chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. He said the Democrats' homeland s...

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Feb 04 2011 8:27 PM

Secretary Michael Chertoff spoke to reporters about a new rail security package targeting high risk hazardous materials in transit. He also responded to questions from reporters.

From: C-SPAN on Fri, Feb 04 2011 5:41 PM

Mr. Ervin talked about homeland security funding grants and why the 9/11 Commission recommended that Congress change the formula to provide more money to states with a higher risk of a terrorist attack. Later in the day the Senate is scheduled to vote on a September 11 bill that includes a provis...