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: TV Guide on Sat, Feb 05 2011 6:23 AM

An investigation into emerging cyber threats to U.S. national security and the gaps in our national cyber infrastructure protection regime.Exclusive interviews with the former chief information officer for the Director of National Intelligence, Fran Townsend, the former White House Homeland Secu...

From: TV Guide on Sat, Feb 05 2011 6:20 AM

Part of Homeland Security Television’s Hometown Security Series, the Terrorism Awareness & Prevention course provides a baseline understanding of terrorist threats to local communities and infrastructure. And teaches citizens and security professionals alike how to identify the indicators of ter...

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...

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.