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    immigration into the United States. The issuance of visa’s and passport is not part of their duty, but remains a responsibility of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also known as ICE is responsible for homeland security law enforcement. This includes enforcing criminal and civil federal laws that relate to customs trade, border control, and immigration. The U.S. Secret Service’s primary responsibility is to protect the President of the United States,…

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    security administration. The intelligence community mission is to supply the homeland security enterprise with timely intelligence information that is needed to protect, safe, resilient, and secure the United States. Also, national strategy defined homeland security as preventing the United States against terrorist attacks, decrease the America vulnerability to terrorism, reduce damage, and recover from terrorist attacks when it does occur (Burch, 2008). Moreover,…

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    Homeland Security is a government-funded agency that fights to ensure that the people of the United States is safe and secure against terrorism. On November 25, 2002, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was founded by former President George Bush, following the September 11th attacks that killed thousands of innocent people. Today Homeland Security’s mission is to protect America and its citizens from terrorist attacks and to work in the best interest for the American people. On September…

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    Essay On The Bp Oil Spill

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    The BP oil spill, also known as the “Deepwater Horizon oil spill”, took place in the Gulf of Mexico, beginning on April 20, 2010. The BP owned Transocean- operated Macondo Prospect exploded and sunk. Oil spilled from this oil rig for 87 days until it was contained on July 15, 2010 but not official sealed until September 19, 2010. The United States Government predicted that about 4.9 million barrels of oil was spilled and that is about 210 million gallons. The oil spread around 2,500 to 68,000…

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    In New Orleans Hurricane Katrina hits, from August 23, 2005 to August 31, 2005. This starts near the gulf coast of the United States and went to New Orleans. Information states that New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin told everyone to evacuate to the Super Bowl Dome for safety. Many people survived but their homes did not. But, this is just New Orleans there were other places that Hurricane Katrina hit. Sadly we won’t be focused on those places. Hurricane Katrina started as all the other hurricane but…

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    Hurricane Katrina Thesis

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    because it was a devastating hurricane that, damaged parts of the United States, the Federal government were unprepared, what has FEMA Changed to be more prepared? What happened after Hurricane Katrina hit? Thesis: Hurricane katrina caused damages to the united states and the United states was affected by the impact of the storm. History: Hurricane Katrina a devastating storm also known as a tropical depression that hit the Gulf Coast caused many destruction. Katrina was formed around 200…

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    Katrina Tantrum Essay

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    Katrina’s Tantrum Introduction Hurricane Katrina, one of the world’s strongest hurricane, tore through the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina destroyed everything through its path. Towns were destroyed. People lost their homes, families, and dignity. The people weren’t just affected by one natural disaster, but multiple that occurred because of the hurricane. Places Destroyed The powerful storm rampaged through different towns. In Louisiana, New Orleans was bitten off, chewed, swallowed then spit…

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    live in one of the Southern states, where would you spend your vacation? Chances are, on or along the Gulf of Mexico! Whether it’s jetskiing, boat riding, swimming, fishing, beachcombing, suntanning, or catching a gorgeous sunset, you’re sure to have a good time. Aside from the beauty, beaches, and fun that lures locals and tourist, the Seafood Industry and weather are also popular draws. In my opinion, seafood here, is one of the best things about being on the coast! This is why Biloxi is known…

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    were ruined. Does the Gulf oil spill affect humanity? Is the Gulf oil spill harmful to the water that we drink today? The Gulf coast, marine life, and human communities were all affected by the oil spill. To people who experienced the oil spill, they know that it is one of the most tragic oil spills in the history of the United States. There were cameras underwater that revealed that there was a pipe that leaked oil on the ocean floor just about 42 miles off of the coast of Louisiana,…

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    to the west Pacific. This fish can grow up to 45cm or 17.7 inches in length. These fish are known for their beauty and their venom, they are also aggressive feeders and huge breeders. The Red Lionfish could possibly end up in the United States Atlantic Coast also the Gulf Of Mexico if the precautions are avoided. If this fish enter these waterways it would potentially end most life in the oceans and make it difficult for family and friends to go into beach waters. The Red Lionfish is a threat…

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