OKLAHOMA HOMELAND SECURITY EFFORTS WILL FOCUS ON PREVENTION IN 2005

Oklahoma City ¿ The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security (OKOHS), in conjunction with the office of Gov. Brad Henry, today announced its plan for allocating Fiscal Year 2005 grant funds awarded to the State from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Director Kerry Pettingill said the federal funds will be used to supplement a number of current projects as well as assist in preventing a terrorist attack, reducing Oklahoma¿s vulnerability to an attack and preparing to respond and recover if an attack should occur.  more

SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY MICHAEL CHERTOFF ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF SENIOR STAFF

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced John F. Wood as Chief of Staff and Brian R. Besanceney as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  more

REMARKS BY SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY MICHAEL CHERTOFF AT A WELCOME CEREMONY WITH EMPLOYEES

WASHINGTON - Thank you.  Thank you.  I appreciate everybody turning out on such a kind of nasty day to welcome me to this great Department.  I guess I've been Secretary for a little less than 24 hours, and I've gotten an extraordinary reception from people in all parts of the Department.  And I am really proud to join you in serving the American people.  more

FACT SHEET:  U.S. Department of Homeland Security FY 2006 Budget Request Includes 7% Increase

President George W. Bush¿s FY 2006 budget request includes a total of $41.1 billion for the Department of Homeland Security. This is an increase of seven percent over the enacted FY 2005 funding, excluding Project BioShield. This year¿s request demonstrates the Administration¿s continued commitment to making further improvements to the nation¿s homeland security.  more

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