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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Open for Business - Frequently Asked Questions

These are questions business owners frequently have regarding their company and the Department of Homeland Security.

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Department Six-point Agenda

A six-point agenda for the Department of Homeland Security was developed and announced in July 2005, by Secretary Chertoff to ensure that the Department's policies, operations, and structures are aligned in the best way to address the potential threats – both present and future – that face our nation.