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President Bush, President Uribe of Colombia Discuss Terrorism and Security [August 4, 2005]
President Bush and President Uribe discuss terrorism and democracy in Colombia as well as a free trade agreement between the two nations. President Uribe explains that terrorism is funded by the drug trade and that is also why it spreads beyond the nation's borders.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-08-04
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President Nominates Michael Chertoff a Secretary of Homeland Security [January 11, 2005]
President Bush announces his nomination of Michael Chertoff for Secretary of Homeland Security.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-01-11
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Myth/Fact: Clarifying Common Article 3 [September 14, 2006]
This document gives information regarding the administration's proposal to clarify Common Article 3 which applies to treatment of detainees by U.S. personnel in the War on Terror, and not to reinterpret or redefine it.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2006-09-14
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 2135, Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act
From the Document: "S. 2135 would require the Office of Management and Budget to provide guidance to federal agencies for identifying programs and activities for elimination or consolidation, within the current budget process. The federal government currently reviews different ways to reduce, eliminate, or manage the overlap and duplication within its agencies. Because of that ongoing activity, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] expects that implementing the bill would not significantly increase or reduce federal spending over the 2022-2027 period. Additionally, CBO estimates that the administrative costs to implement the bill would be less than $500,000 over the same period. Any effect on spending would be subject to future appropriation action."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2022-05-17
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Presidential Policy Directive 20 [Fact Sheet]
From the Document: "The President recently signed a classified Presidential directive relating to cyber operations. [...] The policy takes into account the evolution of the threat and our growing experience. The policy establishes principles and processes for the use of cyber operations so that cyber tools are integrated with the full array of national security tools we have at our disposal. The policy provides a whole-of-government approach consistent with the values that we promote domestically and internationally as we have previously articulated in the International Strategy for Cyberspace."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Obama, Barack
2013-01
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Statement on 9-11 Commission [February 13, 2004]
On February 13, 2004, the White House issued this statement of the 9-11 commission. This statement refers to President George W. Bush agreeing to meet with individuals from the commission to discuss the commission's work.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2004-02-13
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President Thanks DHS Secretary Chertoff at Swearing-in Ceremony
This document includes statements from both President Bush and Secretary Chertoff from Chertoff's swearing in as Homeland Security Secretary.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-; Chertoff, Michael, 1953-
2005-03-03
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Presidential Proclamation -- Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance [September 10, 2010]
This September 10, 2010 White House press release provides information on President Obama's proclamation of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. From the Document: "I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2010, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-09-10
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President Asks Bush and Clinton to Help Raise Funds for Tsunami Relief
This is President Bush's statement regarding former Presidents Clinton and George Bush's role in fund raising for the tsunami relief effort.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2005-01-03
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Fact Sheet on the United States' Relationship with the European Union: An Enduring Partnership [November 20, 2010]
This November 20, 2010 fact sheet provides information on the United States' relationship with the European Union. Topics include economic ties, energy cooperation, and global stability and security. Initiatives and collaboration include the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program, Passenger Name Records data, the Working Group on Cybersecurity and Cybercrime, and the Visa Waiver Program.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-11-20
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Interview of the President by Danish Broadcasting Corporation [June 29, 2005]
President Bush answers questions about the European perception of America as an arrogant super power.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-06-29
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Joint Declaration of the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership [May 23, 2005]
This statement outlines the joint efforts of the United States and of Afghanistan to create a stable democracy, eliminate the Taliban, economic and infrastructure reconstruction, including counter-narcotics programs and improve Afghanistan's relationship with NATO.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-05-23
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Interview of the President by Dutch TV Nos [May 5, 2005]
This is the transcript of the President's interview with Dutch TV Nos. The president answers questions about popular support, similarities between World War II and the current war in Iraq, and his upcoming trip to Europe to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-05-05
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Interview of the President by Estonian TV [May 4, 2005]
This is the transcript from the President's interview with Estonian TV. The President discusses regional conflicts between Russia and the Baltic states, human rights concerns in Russia and terrorism.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-05-04
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Interview of the President by Latvian National Television [May 4, 2005]
This is the transcript from the President's interview with Latvian National Television. The President discusses his relationship with President of Lativa, Latvia's role in NATO, anti-Americanism, and democracy in the region.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-05-04
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Interview of the President by Rustavi 2, Georgia TV [May 5, 2005]
This is the transcript from the President's interview with Rustavi 2, Georgia TV. The President describes his reasons for coming to Georgia.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-05-05
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President Welcomed to Russia by President Vladimir Putin [May 8, 2005]
President Bush and the First Lady visit Moscow to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-05-08
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National Security Decision Memorandum 117: Instructions for Strategic Arms Limitation Talks at Helsinki (SALT-V)
National Security Decision Memorandum 117 is directed to the members of the National Security Council, the Attorney General, the Director, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and the Director of Central Intelligence. From the Document: "Having considered the discussions and recommendations of the National Security Council, I have decided on the United States position for presentation at Helsinki (SALT [Strategic Arms Limitation Talks] V), as detailed: The Delegation should prepare draft language of provisions incorporating the United States position. The Delegation should proceed on the basis that there will be an agreement limiting strategic defensive weapons. The agreement dealing with defensive weapons must contain (1) a cross-reference to the agreement limiting offensive weapons, and (2) provisions requiring continued negotiations on offensive limitations. The language prepared by the Delegation must be returned to the White House for approval prior to presentation to the Soviet delegation. The final form of what is agreed (e.g. treaty) will be determined later. Pending approval and tabling of the written language, the Delegation may outline to the USSR [Union of Soviet Socialist Republics] the principal provisions of the United States position at the beginning of negotiations."
United States. White House Office
1971-07-02
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Memorandum for the Secretary of State [April 29, 2005]
President Bush makes $34.7 million available to support humanitarian needs in the West Bank and Gaza.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-04-29
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5-Year Plan Collaboration Teams: 2015 Summary of Accomplishments and 2016 Priorities [Appendix B]
From the Document: "The accomplishments described here represent highlights for each IARPC [Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee] collaboration team during FY 2015, presented in order of appearance in the 5-Year Plan. Each team also has contributed an update on priorities for the coming year. The latest milestone updates can be obtained from the secretariat and are available online on the member side of the IARPC Collaborations website."
Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (U.S.); United States. White House Office
2016?
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Memorandum - Interim Review of Hurricane Wilma Activities: City of Coral Gables, Florida
In this memorandum,'Interim Review of Hurricane Wilma Activities', City of Coral Gables, Florida, FEMA Disaster No. 1609-DR-FL, Report Number: DA-07-06, for Scott Morris, Director FEMA's Florida Long Term Recovery Office, C. David Kimble, Director Eastern Regional Office writes, "We performed an interim review of emergency services and debris removal costs associated with Hurricane Wilma activities for the city of Coral Gables, Florida. The objective of the review was to determine whether the city was properly accounting for disaster-related costs and whether such costs were eligible for funding under FEMA's public assistance program. We analyzed the city's disaster grant accounting system, reviewed its disaster costs and contracting policies and procedures, and interviewed FEMA, city, and contractor officials."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
Kimble, C. David
2006
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Fact Sheet: Security and Prosperity Partnership: Implementation Report - Security Agenda
"On March 23, 2005, the United States, Canada and Mexico entered into an unprecedented trilateral Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) to establish a common security strategy and promote economic growth, competitiveness and quality of life. […]. To further North American security goals, the elected leaders called for the three countries to: Implement common border security and bioprotection strategies, enhance critical infrastructure protection and implement a common approach to emergency response, implement improvements in aviation and maritime security, combat transnational threats, and enhance intelligence partnerships, implement a border facilitation strategy to build capacity and improve the legitimate flow of people and cargo at our shared borders." This fact sheet reviews the programs and procedures created to achieve the security goals, as well as the accomplishments of the program in its first 90 days.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2005-07-27
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Memorandum - Review of Hurricane Wilma Activities: City of Port Saint Lucie, Florida
In this memorandum,'Review of Hurricane Wilma Activities', City of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, FEMA Disaster No. 1609-DR-FL, Report Number DA-07-04, for Scott Morris, Director FEMA's Florida Long Term Recovery Office, C. David Kimble, Director Eastern Regional Office writes, "We performed an interim review of emergency services and debris removal costs associated with Hurricane Wilma activities for the City of Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The objective of the review was to determine whether the city was properly accounting for disaster-related costs and whether such costs were eligible for funding under FEMA's public assistance program. We analyzed the city's accounting system, reviewed its disaster costs and contracting policies and procedures, and interviewed FEMA, city, and contractor officials."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
Kimble, C. David
2006
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 407, Air America Act of 2022
From the Document: "S. 407 would establish the service of certain former employees of Air America as creditable toward a federal civil service retirement annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). The bill also would allow surviving spouses or children of those employees to apply for survivor benefits. [...] CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that enacting S. 407 would not increase on-budget deficits by more than $5 billion in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2032."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2022-05-13
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Islamic State [Updated May 10, 2022]
From the Document: "The Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIL, ISIS, or the Arabic acronym 'Da'esh') is a transnational Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrorist group. At its 2015 height, the group controlled large areas of Iraq and Syria, including some cities, from which it launched attacks in the region and beyond. While the group no longer controls territory outright in Syria and Iraq, U.S. military officials warn that it maintains a low-level insurgency and has worked to expand its global presence via a burgeoning number of affiliate groups. The 2022 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) stated that 'ISIS leaders remain committed to their vision of building a self-styled global caliphate headquartered in Iraq and Syria and are working to rebuild capabilities and wear down opponents until conditions are ripe for seizing and holding territory.' [...] The Islamic State continues to wage a low-level insurgency across Syria and Iraq. In 2021, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) assessed that, 'ISIS likely has sufficient manpower and resources to operate indefinitely at its present level in the Syrian desert.' [...] The 2022 IC Annual Threat Assessment reported that the threat posed by the Islamic State to U.S. persons and interests 'probably will remain greatest in regions where the group has an operational presence; ISIS's ideology and propaganda, however, almost certainly will continue to inspire attacks in the West, including in the United States.'"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Humud, Carla E.
2022-05-10
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Climate Risk Exposure: An Assessment of the Federal Government's Financial Risks to Climate Change
From the Introduction: "The climate crisis poses a serious threat to the United States economy and human welfare, with a narrowing timeframe to invest in opportunities to avoid the most catastrophic impacts. Extreme weather events can be exacerbated by climate change, disrupting supply chains, and flooding made worse by sea level rise can destroy critical infrastructure. As a smaller subset of these impacts, climate change threatens the Nation's fiscal health. The Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4) notes that: 'Climate change creates new risks and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities in communities across the United States, presenting growing challenges to human health and safety, quality of life, and the rate of economic growth'. The impacts of climate change on businesses and communities are broad; escalating costs, and lost revenue as a direct or indirect result of a changing climate is significant and varied. Across the United States, estimated damages from a subset of storms, floods, wildfires, and other extreme climate-related weather events have already grown to about $120 billion a year over the past five years."
United States. Office of Management and Budget
2022-04
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Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall: Concurrent Resolutions, 101st to 117th Congresses [Updated April 29, 2022]
From the Introduction: "Both the Capitol Rotunda and the Capitol Grounds have been used as the setting for a variety of events, ranging from memorial ceremonies and the reception of foreign dignitaries to the presentation of awards and the hosting of public competitions. This report identifies and categorizes uses of the Capitol Rotunda and Capitol Grounds authorized by concurrent resolutions since the 101st Congress."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Straus, Jacob R.; Glassman, Matthew
2022-04-29
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True Cost of Government Shutdowns, Staff Report, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress
From the Executive Summary: "The Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse. Specifically, Congress has the sole responsibility to raise revenue and appropriate money to fund the federal government. When Congress and the President fail to reach agreement on legislation to appropriate funds, affected federal agencies shut down and suspend most activities. During this time, federal law prevents most federal employees from working and most are sent home without pay. In recent shutdowns, however, the spending legislation ultimately agreed upon by Congress and the President provided back pay for federal employees. As such, the American taxpayer funded furloughed federal employees' salaries for the duration of each shutdown, even when employees were not permitted to go to work. This report documents the cost to the American taxpayer of the last three government shutdowns."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
2019-09-17?
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China's Impact on the U.S. Education System
From the Executive Summary: "When China sought to market itself to students around the world, it looked to its past. Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher, is synonymous with morality, justice, and honesty. The Chinese government capitalized on this rich legacy and began establishing Confucius Institutes on college campuses around the world in 2004, including the first in the United States at the University of Maryland. Today, there are more than 100 Confucius Institutes in the United States, the most of any country. [...] Through Confucius Institutes, the Chinese government is attempting to change the impression in the United States and around the world that China is an economic and security threat. Confucius Institutes' soft power encourages complacency towards China's pervasive, long-term initiatives against both government critics at home and businesses and academic institutions abroad. Those long-term initiatives include its Made in China 2025 plan, a push to lead the world in certain advanced technology manufacturing. The Thousand Talents program is another state-run initiative designed to recruit Chinese researchers in the United States to return to China for significant financial gain--bringing with them the knowledge gained at U.S. universities and companies."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
2019?
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Mistreatment of Military Families in Privatized Housing
From the Executive Summary: "During service to the nation, America's military service members and their families may live in on-base housing across the country. Nearly all of the family housing on military installations are operated by private companies, and service members pay rent to these companies with taxpayer dollars. The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations ('Subcommittee' or 'PSI') has uncovered ongoing mistreatment of these service members and their families and mismanagement by one of the largest private military housing companies -- Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC ('Balfour') -- that has put the health and safety of military families at risk. Balfour operates more than 43,000 on-base homes at 55 separate Army, Navy, and Air Force bases in 26 states serving approximately 150,000 residents. PSI's eight month-long inquiry found numerous instances between November 2019 and February 2022 where Balfour's executives and managers failed to properly respond to both repairs and environmental hazards such as mold in homes on two military bases -- the Fort Gordon Army Base in Georgia ('Ft. Gordon'), where Balfour operates approximately 1,000 homes, and Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas ('Sheppard AFB'), where Balfour operates an estimated 700 homes. The PSI review was a case study of these bases, particularly Ft. Gordon. Balfour's failures in these instances exposed military service members and their families living on these bases to hazards that jeopardized their health and safety."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
2022-04-26
