Chertoff speaks to…the Onion?
December 26th, 2008 | Homeland Security | Posted by Steve Losey
We at Federal Times had an enlightening editorial board meeting at our offices earlier this month with Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, which resulted in several interesting stories. But the crack staff at the Onion appears to have scooped us on the real story:
How did we miss this story?
Tags: Friday Fun, Michael Chertoff, The Onion
Chertoff, in his own words
December 8th, 2008 | Homeland Security | Posted by Gregg Carlstrom
Our lead story this week is from an interview with Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff, who talks about reorganizing the department, lessons learned from the Mumbai attacks, and the top challenges facing his likely successor, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano.
We’ve posted a few video excerpts from the interview — here’s Chertoff on reorganizing DHS:
You can view more clips of the interview — which also included Coast Guard commandant Adm. Thad Allen — right here.
Tags: Michael Chertoff, Thad Allen
Chertoff weighs in on priorities at DHS
December 2nd, 2008 | Homeland Security | Posted by Gregg Carlstrom
Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff sat down with reporters from Federal Times this morning to share his thoughts on the transition, the department’s big programs, and its progress over the last six years.
Chertoff gave high marks to the Obama administration’s secretary-designate, Janet Napolitano; he’s known Napolitano for more than a decade, and praised her management style. He also outlined what he saw as the most immediate priorities for the department under the new administration:
- Finish implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which requires all travelers to show a passport when entering the United States, even citizens returning from countries like Canada and Mexico; WHTI was a recommendation of the 9/11 commission,
- Creating a 2010 budget for the department,
- Researching and deploying the next generation of nuclear and biological weapons detectors.
Hopefully we’ll have video of the interview to post later today — check back this afternoon!
Tags: Janet Napolitano, Michael Chertoff