STATEMENT BY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ON CONTINUED AL-QAEDA THREATS

The American people know that we will always find friends and strength in multinational partners -- in the Asia-Pacific Region, in the United Nations in a true "culture of cooperation."  more

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ANNOUNCES TIPS FOR SMOOTH HOLIDAY TRAVEL

Air travelers who follow three simple tips, which can be summarized as IN, OUT, and OFF, will contribute significantly to steps the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking to ensure aviation security and make travel as enjoyable as possible during the busy Thanksgiving holiday season, DHS Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, Asa Hutchinson said today at Reagan National Airport.  more

REMARKS BY SECRETARY RIDGE ANNOUNCING FY 04 ODP GRANT ALLOCATIONS

Today, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced the allocation of over $2.2 billion dollars in grant funding from the Office for Domestic Preparedness demonstrating the Administration?s commitment to enhance the abilities of our first responders to prevent, respond and recover from potential acts of terrorism.  For the first time, states can apply online for their allocated grants using one form that will serve as a ?one-stop-shop? application for three different programs that benefit first responders and will provide additional resources to state and local government counterterrorism efforts.  more