April 30, 2003   RIDGE TO TESTIFY BEFORE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Collins to Outline Legislation Streamlining and Strengthening Homeland Security Grant Programs   WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Thursday, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee and Ranking Member Joe Lieberman (D-CT) will hold the second in a series of hearings to examine how the federal government can more efficiently and effectively provide first responders with the federal assistance they need. Among its various missions, the Department of Homeland Security is charged with coordinating and issuing federal grants to help states, communities, and first responders protect the homeland. Yet local police and fire officials say that many of these programs are so complex and restrictive they fail to meet their agencies’ needs. At Thursday’s hearing, Secretary Tom Ridge will discuss the ongoing challenges involved in providing federal resources to states and localities and first responders. In addition, Senator Collins will outline her legislative proposal to streamline and strengthen homeland security grant programs. WHAT: Hearing on "Investing in Homeland Security: Streamlining and Enhancing Homeland Security Grant Programs" WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2003 WHERE: Room SD-342, Dirksen Senate Office Building WITNESS: The Honorable Tom Ridge, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security   ###   Printable Version   « previous Press Release next Press Release »   1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 April 2003 Press Releases   April 30 current Press Release   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 - Senate Governmental Affairs Committee to Hold First in a Series of Homeland Security Hearings   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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