Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing titled “Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical Standards”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Deputy Commissioner Thomas Winkowski reviews CBP’s efforts to address issues concerning corruption and misconduct in which CBP employees are involved.
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Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing titled “Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical Standards”
Transportation Security Administration Office of Professional Responsibility Assistant Administrator James Duncan addresses the importance of ethical standards and professional standards of conduct in workforce issues related to the Transportation Security Administration.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard hearing titled “Stemming the Tide: The U.S. Response to Tsunami Generated Marine Debris”
U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Response Policy Rear Admiral Cari Thomas addresses the Coast Guard’s roles and authorities to protect U.S. waters and shorelines from the potential impacts of marine debris created during the 2011 Japan Tsunami.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade hearing titled “Supporting Economic Growth and Job Creation through Customs Trade Modernization, Facilitation, and Enforcement”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner David Aguilar addresses CBP’s trade mission and the actions CBP is taking to develop a fully modern trade agency focused not only on protecting but also on promoting national and economic security well into the 21st Century.
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Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Access Control Point Breaches at Our Nation's Airports: Anomalies or Systemic Failures?”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement Assistant Administrator John Sammon addresses TSA’s successes and challenges in developing and implementing a comprehensive risk-based approach to secure the Nation’s transportation systems, including the management of airport access controls.
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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 titled “Creating American Jobs and Assuring the Safety and Security of America's Waterways: A Review
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Admiral John Currier addresses the USCG’s efforts to recapitalize the Coast Guard’s aging legacy fleet of cutters, small boats, and aircraft.
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Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure joint hearing titled “TSA Oversight Part IV: Is TSA Effectively Procuring,
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Finance and Administration Assistant Administrator David Nicholson addresses TSA’s security equipment and technology.
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Written testimony of the Science and Technology Directorate for a House Homeland Security Joint Subcommittee hearing titled “First Responder Technologies” Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland Security Research and Development”
Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Division Director Dr. Robert Griffin addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to develop technologies to assist first responders.
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Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Papp for a Senate 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 the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator John Halinski addresses TSA’s international cooperation on transportation security, challenges they face, and areas for improved partnerships that will promote both security and commerce.