Are we ready for prime time?: assessing the state of emergency readiness in the nation's capital : hearing before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session, April 10, 2003 |
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Arlington County assessment assist Capital Region Coordination Capitol Center Chairman TOM DAVIS Chief RAMSEY citizens COG's communication conference calls CONGRE CONGRESS THE LIBRARY Constitution Gardens cooperation County critical infrastructure Department of Homeland developed Director District of Columbia efforts Eleanor Holmes Norton Emergency Coordination Plan emergency management emergency preparedness emergency response employees ensure evacuation event federal agencies Federal Government funding hearing HOLLEN Homeland Security interoperability issues Joint jurisdictions law enforcement LIBRARY OF CONGRESS major Mark Warner Maryland Mayor Metro Metropolitan Metrorail Michael Byrne National Capital Region National Mall Office of National operations participate partners private sector protection RARY RECP Regional Emergency Coordination regional incident RESS RICCS role RUPPERSBERGER Senior Policy Group September 11th Service strategies Task Force terrorism Thank things traffic transit transportation U.S. Park Police United States Park Washington WMATA
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Page 120 - I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and the rest of the members of the committee for your efforts in approving special funding for the city's crime-fighting efforts.
Page 10 - Chairman TOM DAVIS. Thank you very much. The gentleman from Maryland. Mr. CUMMINGS. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
Page 6 - Chairman TOM DAVIS. Thank you very much. [The prepared statement of Hon. Henry A. Waxman follows:] Statement of Rep.
Page 165 - I would be happy to answer any questions. Chairman TOM DAVIS. Thank you very much. [The prepared statement of Mr.
Page 5 - Federal government invested over $432 million to assist regional jurisdictions to prepare to combat terrorism and respond to emergencies in the National Capital Region. I have asked GAO to examine the budget and spending plans for Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. This report will help Congress identify whether this region is sufficiently funded and using the funds to its fullest capacity. We have assembled an impressive group of witnesses to help us understand the progress of the...
Page 70 - State, local and regional authorities in the NCR with regular information, research, and technical support to assist the efforts of State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region in security the homeland.
Page 70 - State, local and regional agencies, and the private sector in the NCR on terrorism preparedness to ensure adequate planning, information sharing, training, and execution of domestic preparedness activities among these agencies and entities. Serve as a liaison between the Federal government and State, local, and regional authorities and private sector entities in the NCR to facilitate access to Federal grants and other programs.
Page 1 - The committee met, pursuant to notice, at 10 am, in room 2154, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Tom Davis of Virginia (chairman of the committee) presiding. Present: Representatives Tom Davis of Virginia...