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Secretary Napolitano's Remarks to International Association of Fire Fighters
Secretary Janet Napolitano gave remarks to the International Association of Fire Fighters in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2009, defining FEMA's roles in emergencies, discussing first responders, and addressing four sources of grant funds.Secretary Napolitano Signs Research Sharing Pact with Germany
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and German Minister of Education and Research Annette Schavan signed an agreement March 16, 2009 that will facilitate science and technology research collaboration in homeland/civil security matters between the two nations.
Napolitano's Remarks to the National Fusion Center Conference
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to the National Fusion Center Conference in Kansas City, Mo. on March 11, 2009.Officials Seize Millions Bound for Mexico
A recent batch of large-scale cash seizures near the U.S.-Mexico border demonstrates a boost in readiness and attention to money trafficking activities in response to the current drug war raging in Mexico, a major priority for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.Secretary Napolitano Announces FEMA Funding for Canal Cleanup
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced March 12, 2009 that FEMA will provide $130,000 for St. Bernard Parish to remove silt and debris from a 1,500-foot linear section of Blomquist Canal.
Napolitano Announces New Louisiana 'Decision Team' and Appoints Recovery Personnel
Secretary Napolitano announced on March 11, 2009 the establishment of the Unified Public Assistance Project Decision Team in the Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office, and her choice of Charlie Axton to lead the newly-created team. Secretary Napolitano also announced the appointment of Tony Russell to be the acting director of the Transitional Recovery Office.Reitinger Named Deputy Undersecretary of National Protection & Programs Directorate
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced her appointment of Philip Reitinger as the Deputy Undersecretary of Department's National Protections Program Directorate (NPPD) on March 11, 2009.Secretary Napolitano, Missouri Governor Address Fusion Center Conference
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon addressed the federal, state and local officials attending the third annual National Fusion Center Conference in Kansas City, which is taking place March 10-12, 2009.
Weapons Busts Near U.S.-Mexico Border Show Heightened Alertness
Three recent weapons seizures in Ariz. and Texas highlight the Department of Homeland Security’s heightened emphasis on tracking and intercepting illegal guns and ammunition near the U.S.-Mexico border.