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U.S. Department of Homeland Security News

The Ratification of the Conventions of Nine States, Shall be Sufficient...

Washington, D.C. - Today is Constitution and Citizenship Day and USCIS is administering the Oath of Allegiance to over 8,400 individuals during 72 ceremonies. The Secretary participated in a similar naturalization ceremony at the Pentagon last week and administered the Oath of Allegiance to 31 members of the U.S. armed forces.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at the Domenici Legacy Conference on Public Policy

Washington, D.C. - Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks at the Domenici Legacy Conference on Public Policy in Las Cruces, N.M. She outlined the Department's strategy for smart, effective enforcement of America's border and immigration laws.

Groundbreaking...Video

Washington, D.C. - We promised video last week of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Department's new headquarters at the St. Elizabeths Hospital campus. The work of consolidating so many of our D.C offices will save money, improve communication and coordination, and, most importantly, foster unity and cohesion as the department matures.

Homeland Security Advisory System Task Force Issues Report and Recommendations

Washington, D.C. - The Homeland Security Advisory System Task Force today delivered its alert system report. The Secretary will read the report and share its recommendations with the White House and other Cabinet officials.

Work for or Own a Small Business?

Washington, D.C. - Secretary Napolitano was joined this afternoon by Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Division Deputy Director Daniel Jernigan on a conference call where they rolled out a new H1N1 preparedness guide for small businesses.

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