Janet Ann Napolitano (born November 29, 1957) is the third United States Secretary of Homeland Security. Assuming this position on January 21, 2009, she is the first woman to serve in that office. An American politician from the Democratic Party, Napolitano was serving as governor of the state of Arizona when designated by then-President-elect Barack Obama to be his Homeland Security Secretary. She was confirmed by the Senate and sworn in one day after Obama's inauguration. Read more at Wikipedia


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Google's Acquisition of Waze Reveals 2016 Secrets

...cover for the first, (though likely not for the last time). This may signal the emergence of the Libertarian Moment. Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is on the list of potential Democratic presidential candidates compiled...

Biden, Praising Congresswoman Fighting Cancer, Names Wrong Member

...Advocates of legislation to control gun violence “have not given up” the VP said, listing Cabinet officials – Eric Holder, Janet Napolitano – and members – Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Rep. Eliot Engel (D-Bronx) -- who attended the speech and have “not...

Feds boost homeland security funding for state of Nevada

...“I am pleased Nevada has been awarded this grant, with an increase,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said. “I thank Secretary (Janet) Napolitano for her work and I thank NDEM for facilitating work around the state to ensure that these funds are applied to areas of importance...

US releases school massacre survival manuals

...with family members of victims. Also in the audience were Attorney General Eric Holder, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Representative Mike Thompson, chairman of the House Democratic Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention, and Eliot Engel ; as...

US releases school massacre survival manual

...with family members of victims. Also in the audience were Attorney General Eric Holder, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Representative Mike Thompson, chairman of the House Democratic Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention, and Eliot Engel ; as...

Biden Promotes White House Campaign For Stricter Federal Gun Laws

...the support of the homeland security secretary, the U.S. attorney general, and Connecticut's senior U.S. senator. "Janet Napolitano has not given up. Eric Holder has not given up. Richard Blumenthal has not given up," he said. He also mentioned Connecticut...

Biden Promotes White House Campaign For Stricter Federal Gun Laws

...the support of the homeland security secretary, the U.S. attorney general, and Connecticut's senior U.S. senator. "Janet Napolitano has not given up. Eric Holder has not given up. Richard Blumenthal has not given up," he said. He also mentioned Connecticut...

Biden Promotes White House Campaign For Stricter Federal Gun Laws

...the support of the homeland security secretary, the U.S. attorney general, and Connecticut's senior U.S. senator. "Janet Napolitano has not given up. Eric Holder has not given up. Richard Blumenthal has not given up," he said. He also mentioned Connecticut...

Biden Promotes White House Campaign For Stricter Federal Gun Laws

...the support of the homeland security secretary, the U.S. attorney general, and Connecticut's senior U.S. senator. "Janet Napolitano has not given up. Eric Holder has not given up. Richard Blumenthal has not given up," he said. He also mentioned Connecticut...

Biden Promotes White House Campaign For Stricter Federal Gun Laws

...the support of the homeland security secretary, the U.S. attorney general, and Connecticut's senior U.S. senator. "Janet Napolitano has not given up. Eric Holder has not given up. Richard Blumenthal has not given up," he said. He also mentioned Connecticut...

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Punchlines: Obama's "sweet and foxy" prom?

After "Time" magazine obtained pictures of President Obama attending his prom, one comedian questions what the weed is around his neck. Another says Obama called Janet Napolitano "sweet and foxy." Vote for your favorite joke at opinion.usatoday.com.

Napolitano updates on Oklahoma relief efforts

In a press conference on Wednesday Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said the focus of the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts is debris removal.

As Oklahoma rebuilds, government is 'here to stay': official

As Oklahoma rebuilds, government is 'here to stay': official As rescue efforts wind down in Moore, Oklahoma, US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano pledges government support for those struggling to piece t... From: AFP Videos - English Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:23 More in News & Politics

Okla. City Mayor: Up to 13K Homes Hit by Tornado

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett says 12,000 to 13,000 homes were affected by the tornado that tore through a city suburb. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano toured the community Wednesday. (May 22)

Okla. City mayor: Up to 13K homes hit by tornado

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett says 12,000 to 13,000 homes were affected by the tornado that tore through a city suburb. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano toured the community Wednesday. (May 22)

Spending cuts could slow wait at airport checkpoints

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano tells Congress that planned across-the-board spending cuts would affect basic airport operations.

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Janet Napolitano - Published on 2013-06-12 16:41:00 by Action News 6 ABC

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Support: U.S. President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden (left), Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (2nd right), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Rich Serino (right) - Published on 2013-05-21 11:37:00 by Daily Mail - UK

Support: U.S. President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden (left), Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (2nd right), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Rich Serino (right)

Published by Daily Mail - UK on 2013-05-21 11:37:00

Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Janet Napolitano, RIchard Serino - Published on 2013-05-21 10:33:00 by Mail.com

Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Janet Napolitano, RIchard Serino

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