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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Threats to the Homeland”

In the context of threats to the homeland, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the mission of the Department focusing on counterterrorism, aviation security, and cybersecurity.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Johnson for a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses counterterrorism, aviation security, federal .gov cybersecurity and immigration/border security.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget request for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “The Homeland Security Department’s Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2016”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget request for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security” (April 28, 2015)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson provides an overview of the progress being made at DHS.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the President’s FY 2016 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget request for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses DHS’ efforts to address worldwide threats to the homeland.

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Written testimony of I&A and NPPD for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Cybersecurity, Terrorism, and Beyond: Addressing Evolving Threats to the Homeland”

Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Under Secretary Francis Taylor and National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding address terrorist, cyber and other human-caused threats to the Homeland and the current threat environment on the eve of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats

One of the Department’s top priorities is to resolutely protect Americans from terrorism and other homeland security threats.

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Margo Schlanger's Testimony on Working with Communities to Disrupt Terror Plots

Testimony of Margo Schlanger, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment, “Working with Communities to Disrupt Terror Plots” at the Cannon House Office Building on March 17, 2010.