Archive of press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, speeches, and testimony.
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.Stimulating the Economy
As you may know, the President recently launched a new website – Recovery.gov – that allows the public to track how our taxpayer dollars are being spent under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (also known as the stimulus).
Trip to the Gulf Coast
Last week, I joined Secretary Donovan of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Craig Fugate, the President’s new nominee to be FEMA Administrator, on a two-day trip to the Gulf Coast. Our goal was to get a firsthand look at the recovery efforts underway since Katrina and Rita, meet with state and local leaders, and identify outstanding issues.
Napolitano to Address the National Fusion Conference
Secretary Napolitano will travel to Missouri on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 to address the third annual National Fusion Center Conference in Kansas City. She will also get a tour of the Missouri Emergency Operations and Fusion centers and will hold a media availability with Governor Jay Nixon.
Statement on Secretary's First International Travel
Secretary Napolitano is committed to strengthening relationships between the United States and countries around the world, which will help keep the United States more safe and secure. She will take her first international trips as Secretary, to coordinate with our Canadian, Mexican and European partners.