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Written testimony of NPPD Under Secretary for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies hearing on CFATS

The Department of Homeland Security’s Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Rand Beers, addresses the Departments’ efforts to regulate the security of

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Written testimony of the Deputy Counterterrorism Coordinator and ICE Homeland Security Investigations Deputy Executive Associate Director for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing on the problem of visa overstays

Department of Homeland Security's Deputy Counterterrorism Coordinator John Cohen and ICE Homeland Security Investigations Deputy Executive Associate Director Peter Edge address the Department’s efforts to prevent the exploitation of the Nation’s visa system by terrorists and criminals.

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Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Papp for a House Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request

Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr. addresses The President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr. for a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing titled “The President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the Coast Guard and NOAA”

Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr. addresses The President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing regarding cruise ship safety

In the context of foreign flagged cruise ships operating in U.S. waters, U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Brian Salerno addresses (a) setting standards for safety, security, and environmental stewardship for commercial vessels, facilities and mariners, (b) ensuring compliance with those standards, (c) conducting investigations of violations and accidents, and (e) the policy regarding the conduct of Search and Rescue.

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Written testimony of DHS Management Under Secretary for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing on management integration.

DHS Management Under Secretary Rafael Borras addresses DHS’ efforts to integrate management information and to build One DHS.

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Written testimony of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on CBP’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request

CBP’s U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher, Office of Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael Kostelnik, Office of Technology Innovation & Acquisition Assistant Commissioner Mark Borkowski, and Office of Field Operations Acting Assistant Commissioner Kevin McAleenan address CBP’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request.

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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing on FEMA’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request

FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino addresses FEMA’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request

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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing regarding cruise ship safety

In the context of foreign flagged cruise ships operating in U.S. waters, U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Brian Salerno addresses (a) setting standards for safety, security, and environmental stewardship for commercial vessels, facilities and mariners, (b) ensuring compliance with those standards, (c) conducting investigations of violations and accidents, and (e) the policy regarding the conduct of Search and Rescue.

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Written testimony of TSA Administrator John Pistole for a House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the President’s budget request for TSA for Fiscal Year 2013

Administrator John Pistole addresses the President’s budget request for the Transportation Security Administration for Fiscal Year 2013.