News on Janet Napolitano

Jane Holl Lute

2010-11-30T13:52:19Z

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Napolitano urges House to pass $600 million border bill

2010-08-06T14:00:23Z

PHOENIX (Reuters) The Obama administration on Friday urged the U.S. House of Representatives to approve a border security package as soon as possible, potentially as early as next week when lawmakers convene for a special session.

AP IMPACT: Homeland Security sent freedom of information requests through political filter

For at least a year, the Homeland Security Department detoured requests for federal records to senior political advisers for highly unusual scrutiny, probing for information about the requesters and delaying disclosures deemed too politically sensitive, according to nearly...

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

2010-06-25T19:09:23Z

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

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ABC's "This Week" — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano; White House press secretary Robert Gibbs; Sen. Mitch McCo...

Janet Napolitano

2010-10-22T10:54:27Z

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The only thing to fear

2010-04-16T10:58:48Z

Homeland security chief says public should be more involved in anti-terrorism preparations

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Wednesday tried to shift the tone of the countryÕs discussion on terrorism away from the fearmongering of the Bush administration. She also called for more public participation.

In a speech to the Obama administration is planning to use the National Security Agency to screen Internet traffic between government agencies and the private sector, the Washington Post reported Friday.

The project was first initiated by the previous administration of president...

Senate offers new plan to secure driver's licenses

2010-04-16T11:48:27Z

Senate offers measure to secure driver's licenses, replace Bush administration program

The Senate wants to replace a Bush administration program to secure driver's licenses with a plan that would cost states less money — a plan that some say is a relaxation of the post-9/11 rules.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the new plan, which was introduced Monday, would refine the curren...

DHS review of service contract draws fire

2010-10-26T20:21:16Z

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From Homeland Security to Supreme Court -- Will Janet Napolitano Be Named as Souter's Replacement?

2010-10-21T09:32:35Z

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US homeland security chief skirts rumors

2010-04-16T12:33:01Z

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was studiously evasive Sunday about whether she was seeking an appointment to the Supreme Court following the retirement of Justice David Souter.

"I've got my hands full with the (swine) flu right now and I'm going to stick with that," the former govern...

First swine flu death in US as full pandemic nears

2010-06-25T22:40:09Z

A Mexican toddler became the first person to die in the United States of swine flu as President Barack Obama's administration readied Wednesday for a "full-fledged pandemic."

Obama warned that "utmost precautions" were needed to contain the spreading outbreak, which US health officials said now totaled at least 91 in 10 states.

The 22-month-old Mexican boy died Mo...

US prepared for 'full-fledged pandemic' if necessary

2010-04-16T12:46:59Z

The US government is prepared to cope with a "full-fledged pandemic" of swine flu if necessary, but the public should not be alarmed, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday.

"We have been preparing all along as if this is going to be stage six," she told reporters, referring to the World Health Organization's six-scal...

US official nixes closing border as swine flu response

2010-06-25T23:04:11Z

US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has told congressional leaders that closing the borders in a bid to curb swine flu's spread would be expensive and inefficient, a top lawmaker said Tuesday.

Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters that he and Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rec...

Homeland secretary apologizes to veterans group

2010-06-25T23:24:10Z

Napolitano apologizes to American Legion for report about right-wing extremism and veterans

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano met with the American Legion on Friday to apologize for a right-wing extremism report written by her agency, and the veterans group walked away from the meeting mollified.

Napolitano blamed o...

Source: Napolitano to name a 'border czar'

2010-04-16T15:34:19Z

Source: Napolitano to name former Justice Dept. official to be Southwest 'border czar'

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is naming a former federal prosecutor to the new post of "border czar" to oversee efforts to end drug-cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico border and slow the tide of people crossing illegally into the

US agrees with Germany on research cooperation

2010-04-16T16:02:15Z

US signs agreement with Germany to cooperate on homeland security research projects

The U.S. and Germany signed an agreement Monday to share science and technology research in an effort to improve the security of both nations.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said after signin...

Editorial Roundup

2010-06-26T01:49:09Z

Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:

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Herald-Palladium, St. Joseph, Mich., on physician reviews online:

Many doctors are not amused by what they are reading on several online sites in which patients post reviews of the care they have received. In many cases doctors have been targets of unflattering comments.

In ...

Homeland Security chief readies first trips abroad

2010-04-16T16:11:28Z

US Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano will visit Germany next week in her first foreign trip, followed by visits to neighboring Canada and Mexico in April, her spokeswoman said Friday....

And Sebelius Makes Six - Obama Appoints More Women to Cabinet Than Any Other Incoming President

2010-10-21T09:26:54Z

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Homeland chief orders gulf coast recovery review

2010-04-16T14:07:18Z

Homeland Security secretary orders senior-level review of gulf coast recovery

In one of her first moves as Homeland Security secretary, Janet Napolitano has ordered a fresh review of hurricane recovery efforts in the gulf coast 3 1/2 years after two killer hurricanes swept ashore.

In testimony prepared for a congressional hearing Wednesday, Napolitano said the

Homeland nominee to review controversial ID plan

2010-04-16T17:28:42Z

Homeland nominee pledges to review controversial Bush policy for secure driver's licenses

President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for homeland security secretary says she will revisit a controversial and costly program to enhance the security of driver's licenses.

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano says the Bush administration did not collaborate...

Napolitano defends state homeland security efforts

2010-04-16T17:28:42Z

Napolitano counters criticism that she did not achieve homeland security goals

President-elect Barack Obama's choice to run the Homeland Security Department is defending her work as governor of Arizona on homeland security issues.

Arizona Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano to become secretary of Homeland Security will provide a Christmas bonus for conservatives in the Grand Canyon State.

That's according to someone who should know - State Republican Chairman Randy Pullen, a stalwart conservative who...

Capital Briefs

2010-04-16T13:39:43Z

* LABOR LAYS DOWN LAW: As Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao prepares to close out eight years as head of the department, one major accomplishment that the lone member of George W. Bush's original Cabinet can proudly point to is steadfast criminal prose- cution of union financial malfeasance. The department's New York Fed President Timothy Geitner is almost certainly going to be Barack Obama's Treasury secretary.

Part of the deal to make Hillary Clinton secretary of state means Bill Clinton's speeches will have t...

Elsewhere: Geitner for Treasury, Maybe Not Cuomo for Senate

2010-06-12T12:16:24Z

New York Fed President Timothy Geitner is almost certainly going to be Barack Obama's Treasury secretary.

Part of the deal to make Hillary Clinton secretary of state means Bill Clinton's speeches will have t...

Arizona Governor: Napolitano by 18

2010-09-10T15:43:33Z

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano is maintaining her comfortable lead in Arizona’s gubernatorial contest. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Napolitano leading Republican challenger Len Munsil 56% to 38%.

Napol...

Halloween: From Immigrants

2010-10-15T09:36:20Z

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CORRECTION Afghanistan

2011-01-01T07:30:18Z

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano addresses media at the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Napolitano said on Saturday she will send more U.S. experts to train Afghan police and customs officials to better manage the country's porous border crossings. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)<...

Afghanistan

2011-01-01T06:01:02Z

Immigration Students

2010-12-09T00:32:06Z

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., center, accompanied by Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., left, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Wa...

Obama Governors

2010-12-02T12:32:07Z

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is seen at the Blair House across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, before President Barack Obama spoke with newly elected governor...

Holiday Security

2010-11-22T12:53:17Z

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ answer a question together as they stand in the Trenton train station Monday Nov. 22, 2010, in Trenton , N.J. promoting the "If you see something, say something" campaign. Napolitano says the proce...