Timeline: Homeland Security

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	Securing the homeland involves many priorities such as supporting first responders, improving border security, defending against bioterrorism and using technology effectively.
	President Announces Tom Ridge as Homeland Security Director 9-20-01 View Listen
	Gov. Ridge Sworn-in to Lead Homeland Security 10-08-01 View Listen
	President Increases Immigration Safeguards 10-29-01 View Listen
	Homeland Security - Every American Can Help 11-08-01
	President Discusses War on Terrorism 11-08-01 Listen
	Citizen Preparedness Executive Order 11-09-01
	President Announces Substantial Increases in Homeland Security Budget 1-24-02 View Listen
	President Increases Budget for Border Security 1-25-02 View Listen
	President Increases Funding for Bioterrorism by 319 Percent 2-05-02 View Listen
	President Speaks at NYPD Command/Control Center 2-06-02 View Listen

President George W. Bush meets with his new Director of Homeland Security Tom Ridge in the Oval Office shortly before swearing Mr. Ridge in for the position at a White House ceremony Monday, Oct. 8.