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DHS Announces Expanded List Of Stem Degree Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an expanded list of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) designated-degree programs that qualify eligible graduates on student visas for an optional practical training (OPT) extension. Continue reading

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Testimony of Rear Admiral Frederick Kenney, USCG, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and…

Testimony of Rear Admiral Frederick Kenney, USCG, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, “How to Improve Operations and Implement Efficiencies for the United States Coast Guard” (The U.S. Continue reading

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Testimony of Rear Admiral David Callahan, USCG, before the House Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, "The Reserve…

Testimony of Rear Admiral David Callahan, USCG, before the House Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, “The Reserve Components as an Operational Force: Potential Legislative and Policy Changes” Continue reading

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Secretary Napolitano Announces Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign Partnership with D.A.R.E. America

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign today announced a new partnership with Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) America — an initiative that will help protect millions of children from online threats by encouraging Internet safety. Continue reading

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Readout Of Secretary Napolitano’s Meeting With New Zealand Prime Minister John Key

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today met with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to highlight the strategic partnership between the United States and New Zealand to strengthen aviation security, protect critical cyber networks and infrastructure, and make the global supply chain system stronger, smarter and more resilient through programs such as the Secure Supply Chain Initiative – an international effort to enlist other nations, international bodies and the private sector to strengthen the security and resiliency of the global supply chain. Continue reading

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United States and India Sign Cybersecurity Agreement

The United States and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to promote closer cooperation and the timely exchange of information between the organizations of their respective governments responsible for cybersecurity. Continue reading

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Testimony of the Honorable Rafal Borras, Under Secretary for Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, before the House Committee on Homeland…

Testimony of the Honorable Rafal Borras, Under Secretary for Management, U.S. Continue reading

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Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Multilateral Meeting with Central American and Mexican Officials

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano met with United States, Mexican, and South American officials to discuss the importance of strengthening international collaboration and to sign a regional letter of intent affirming cooperation on aviation security, increased information sharing, and shared border security. Continue reading

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DHS Announces Maritime Operations Coordination Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today unveiled an unprecedented cross-component Maritime Operations Coordination (MOC) plan to enhance the Department’s coordination capabilities when responding to threats against the United States and its interests. Continue reading

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Senior Administration Officials Release Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy

NOGALES, Ariz. – Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske, U.S. Continue reading

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