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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The director of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement issued a memorandum to all ICE employees reminding them of the "special public trust and confidence" they must honor as ICE representatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a provision authored by Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-TX) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) that would incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs for children with rare pediatric diseases, such as childhood cancers and sickle cell disease. H.R. 3059, The Creating Hope Act of 2011, was passed as part of today’s markup of a bill to reauthorize various Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices.
Requires federal agencies to implement strategic plans to prevent attacks
McCaul-Langevin Cyber Summit a Prelude to 'Cyber Week' in the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The threat of a devastating cyber attack on America's critical infrastructure is real, the consequences would be costly and the need for action by Congress is urgent. That is the consensus of a panel of technology, energy and banking industry representatives, and a former Secretary of Homeland Security.
"Linda and I are praying for Officer Padron's family, the Austin Police Department and our law enforcement community. These brave men and women kiss their family good-bye each day and report for duty knowing there is a chance they might not come home. Whether they are sworn to keep our streets safe or our borders secure, our law enforcement are collectively our nation's first line of defense. I salute Officer Padron for his ultimate sacrifice in serving our community."
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Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Jim Langevin (D-RI), Co-Chairs of the House Cybersecurity Caucus, introduced legislation today urging the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations to oppose any resolution that would allow regulation of the Internet.
"People do not leave jobs, they leave bad leaders" – Adm. Thad Allen
Targets Iran’s Ties to Mexican Drug Cartels, Ability to Penetrate SW Border
"The House Republican budget tackles the financial challenges that we face as a country head on. This budget consolidates, reforms, and lowers corporate and individual tax rates to just two brackets, reduces spending, and reforms entitlements. By exercising discipline in the ways that we spend and taking every opportunity to give job creators the freedom that they need to grow and be competitive in the global market, we can save future generations from bankruptcy and preserve vital programs as the safety net that they were meant to be.