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Final border travel rules receive mixed reaction on Hill
Beginning in June 2009, travelers to the U.S. must present secure identification documents, such as passports.
Defense
Airlines, Homeland Security tangle over fingerprint regulations
DHS could issue rule requiring airlines to take fingerprints of most foreigners leaving the U.S. via air as part of national security program.
Defense
Appropriators urge DHS to see if grants are improving security
According to GAO, the department has never developed a way to measure achievements resulting from the aid.
Defense
Chertoff celebrates DHS anniversary with defense of virtual fence
Border control efforts won't be delayed by three years, he says.
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Panel grills DHS secretary on immigration enforcement
Lawmakers tell Chertoff they're unsatisfied with everything from building fencing along the southwest border to how the department treats detainees.
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Homeland security chief says China, other countries block deportations
Chertoff wants to work with Congress on a bill placing sanctions on countries that refuse to take back citizens who are in the U.S. illegally.
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Panel witnesses press for GAO audits of intelligence agencies
Scope and complexity of agencies have grown enormously since 9/11.
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House panel urges faster deportation of jailed illegal immigrants
ICE chief says agency is charging more imprisoned immigrants with deportable offenses.
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Officials plan to raise fines for hiring illegal immigrants
The minimum penalty for knowingly employing an undocumented worker will increase from $275 to $375.
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DHS chief defends grant funding, new satellite office
Congress won't see department transition plan before the incoming administration.
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Lawmaker criticizes DHS cybersecurity nominee
Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said a committee investigation last year showed Scott Charbo failed to properly address computer security breaches.
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Lawmakers, Chertoff press for border funding
Homeland Security Department chief says he will request $12 billion for border security.
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DHS chief eases enforcement of new border crossing rules
Agents will give travelers without the correct documents a warning, still allowing them into the country without delay.
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Border-state lawmakers decry new ID rules for travelers
Travelers will be required to produce documents proving citizenship when coming into the country from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean.
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Chertoff to defy Congress with new border-crossing ID rules
DHS chief also says the department will begin preparations to limit the types of documents that can be used to prove citizenship.
Defense
ACLU wants changed focus in pandemic containment planning
Government efforts too focused on treating health emergencies as a law enforcement or national security problem, organization says.
Defense
Panel urges DHS to prepare for presidential transition
Task force believes the most vulnerable time for the United States is 30 days before the change in administrations.
Defense
Homeland Security chairman questions value of color-coded threat system
System was created in March 2002 before the Homeland Security Department came into existence.
Defense
Funding is reserved for UAVs to monitor borders
Vehicles would be purchased with $82 million included in $2.7 billion budget for border security.
Defense
Budget still in limbo as recess awaits
Second breakdown in as many years looms as Bush signals he will sign bill if war funds are included.
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