Security

March 2, 2010 -- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz today announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies.

“The real-time exchange of information with our international partners is critical to our efforts to enhance overall global aviation security,” said Secretary Napolitano. “This agreement will allow the United States and Israel to better coordinate on and respond to potential aviation security incidents to strengthen our mutual safety.”    » read more »

February 24, 2010 -- WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, delivered remarks on the Senate floor on national security, nuclear terrorism, nuclear nonproliferation and the nuclear weapons complex. Senator Casey’s full speech and excerpts are below.    » read more »

Spurring Job Creation and Supporting America’s Workers

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

Secure and Affordable Health Care for All Americans

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

Supporting Our Nation’s Seniors

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

Spur Job Creation and Revitalize Rural America

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

Standing by Military Families

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

Supporting Middle Class Families

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

Opening the Doors of College and Opportunity

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

Keeping America Safe and Secure

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

Investing in Innovation to Create the Industries and Jobs of Tomorrow

Having steered the economy back from the brink of a depression, the Administration is committed to moving the Nation from recession to recovery by sparking job creation to get millions of Americans back to work and building a new foundation for the long-term prosperity for all American families. To do this, the 2011 Budget makes critical investments in the key areas that will help to reverse the decline in economic security that American families have experienced over the past decade with investments in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation.    » read more »

FY2011 Request: $4.9 billion; FY2010 Enacted: $5.4 billion

The Army Corps of Engineers civil works program develops, manages, and protects the nation’s water resources through its studies of potential projects; its construction, operation, and maintenance of projects; and its regulatory program. The Corps, working with other Federal agencies, also helps communities to respond to and recover from floods and other natural disasters. The Corps conducts much of its work in partnership with state and local governments and other non-Federal entities.

Partner to Improve Commerce and Protect Communities

* $164 million to construct commercial navigation improvements on America’s inland waterways.
* $789 million for efforts to reduce the risk of flood and storm damage.    » read more »

FY2011 Request: Classified; FY2010 Enacted: Classified

The National Intelligence Program (NIP) funds intelligence activities in several Federal departments and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). NIP’s budget is classified, so the 2011 Budget does not publicly disclose funding requests for intelligence activities.

Strengthen the Capabilities of our Nation’s Intelligence Agencies    » read more »

FY2011 Request: $19.0 billion; FY2010 Enacted: $18.3 billion

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) drives advances in science, technology, and exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, stewardship of the Earth, and solutions to national and global challenges. The President’s Budget invests an additional $6 billion in NASA over the next five years – an overall $100 billion commitment to the agency.

Build the Foundation for a Bold New Course for Human Space Flight    » read more »

FY2011 Request: $10 billion; FY2010 Enacted: $10 billion

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is committed to protecting human health and the environment. The Budget requests $10 billion for EPA, a substantially higher annual amount than requested under any previous Administration. This amount will strengthen the EPA’s program implementation, research, regulation, and comprehensive enforcement activities. EPA’s budget also provides more funding for state and tribal program implementation grants than any previous budget.

Create Healthier, Safer Communities

* $3.3 billion total for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) for states to provide low-interest loans to communities to finance wastewater and drinking water infrastructure.    » read more »