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Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at Today's Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak
Last night we heard President Obama speak directly to the country about the H1N1 virus. The President made clear that the number one priority is the safety of the American people. That's our focus and will continue to be our focus throughout the duration of this outbreak. Every action we are taking is meant to stop the spread of the virus and to mitigate its effect on our communities. Our decisions are being made based on the best science and best epidemiology that we know, and that is informing all of our decisions here.
DHS' First Efficiency Review Milestone, Begins Cost-Savings Initiatives
The Department of Homeland Security reached the first of four 30-day targets outlined in its Department-wide Efficiency Review this week, marking the initial implementation of four major initiatives set forth by Secretary Janet Napolitano in the plan announced on March 27.Secretary's Statement on President's Intent to Nominate Mayorkas as USCIS Director
Secretary Napolitano announced President Obama's intent to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas as director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Secretary Napolitano's Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak, U.S. Government's Response
Secretary Napolitano spoke at a media briefing on the H1N1 flu outbreak and the U.S. government’s response, on April 29, 2009.
Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at Third Daily H1N1 Flu Media Briefing - April 28, 2009
Secretary Napolitano spoke at a media briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak, providing the latest information on Departmental efforts to respond to the H1N1 flu outbreak.Remarks by Secretary Napolitano on Second Daily H1N1 Flu Media Briefing - April 27, 2009
Secretary Janet Napolitano spoke at her second daily briefing on the swine flu issue, what is happening at the governmental level, and what is happening around the world.Press Briefing on Swine Influenza
Mr. Gibbs: Good afternoon, guys. Thank you for taking some time out of your Sunday afternoon. We wanted to bring together many of the people that have the primary governmental responsibility in dealing with the situation and to discuss the government's capacity and capability to discuss the steps the government is taking to address this.Secretary's Statement on Meeting with American Legion National Commander
Secretary Napolitano gave a statement regarding her meeting with American Legion National Commander David Rehbein on April 24, 2009 regarding a recent report.Secretary Makes Personnel Announcements
Secretary Napolitano made two key personnel announcements for the Department on April 24, 2009: President Obama's intent to nominate David Heyman as Assistant Secretary for Policy and her appointment of Arif Alikhan as Assistant Secretary for Policy Development.Addressing Employment-Based Visa Wait Times
There have been a lot of comments and questions received from readers about employment-based petitions and related applications for adjustment to lawful permanent residence.