April 07, 2003   SENATE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO HOLD FIRST IN A SERIES OF HOMELAND SECURITY HEARINGS MEDIA ADVISORY   WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ranking Member Joe Lieberman (D-CT) today announced that on Wednesday, April 9, 2003, the committee will begin a series of hearings on homeland security. This hearing will focus on how effectively the federal government is assisting local fire and police agencies in preparing to respond to a biological, chemical or nuclear attack. “The needs of our states and first responders vary widely and are as unique as the communities they serve,” Collins said. “We must make sure that federal assistance is sufficiently flexible to meet these diverse needs.” WHAT: “Investing in Homeland Security: Challenges on the Front Line” WHEN: 9:30 .m., Wednesday, April 9, 2003 WHERE: Room SD-342, Dirksen Senate Office Building WITNESSES: Chief Ed Plaugher, Arlington County Fire Department; Chief Jeffrey Horvath, Dover (DE) Police Department; Chief Michael J. Chitwood, Portland (ME) Police Department; Chauncey Bowers, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Prince Georges County Fire Department. The hearing will be broadcast live on the committee’s website at http://govt-aff.senate.gov.   ###   Printable Version   « previous Press Release next Press Release »   1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 April 2003 Press Releases   April 30 - Ridge to Testify Before Governmental Affairs Committee   April 30 - Collins Releases GAO Report Showing Slow Progress in the Nation's Smallpox Vaccination Program   April 30 - Collins Announces Maine to Receive $5.7 Million Homeland Security Grant Award Another $15.2 Million is Available   April 15 - Congress Approves Additional $20 Million For Port Security, But Collins Says More Is Needed   April 10 - Statement by Senator Collins on the Introduction of the "Sunshine in Iraq Reconstruction Contracting Act of 2003   April 9 - House Passes Collins' Postal Reform   April 9 - Collins Introduces Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Homeland Security Grants   April 8 - Senator Collins Begins Hearings to Streamline and Enhance Homeland Security Grant Programs   April 8 - Senator Collins Introduces Bill to Streamline Federal Homeland Security Grant Programs   April 7 current Press Release   April 3 - Senate Approves Collins’ Legislation to Lower Postal Service Costs   April 3 - Bipartisan Amendment Calls for Explanations on Awarding of Iraqi Reconstruction Contracts   April 1 - Senator Collins to Co-Chair Congressional Port Security Caucus   April 1 - Senate Governmental Affairs Committee to Hold Nominations Hearing   April 1 - Governmental Affairs Committee to Hold Nominations Hearing
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