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'Our System Did Not Work,' Napolitano Concedes

Dec. 28, 2009
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Monday that the Nigerian man suspected of trying to blow up a plane over Detroit on Christmas Day should not have been allowed on the plane — backtracking from her earlier statements that the security screening system had worked.
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Napolitano: Screening security not at risk

Napolitano: Screening security not at risk

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the mistaken online posting of an airport screeners' manual did not put security "at risk."

DHS announces funding for airport security

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The Homeland Security Department has announced plans to allocate new funding to strengthen security capabilities at several U.S. airports.
Napolitano calls for shared terror fight

Napolitano calls for shared terror fight

NEW YORK, July 29 (UPI) -- Washington needs more help from individual Americans and foreign countries in the fight against terrorism, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says.

San Francisco gets funding for screening

SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 (UPI) -- The Homeland Security Department announced the San Francisco International Airport will receive new funding to increase explosives detection capabilities.

DHS adds to cybersecurity team

WASHINGTON, June 2 (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security announced it has filled two cybersecurity posts in a move to strengthen efforts to counter threats to U.S. networks.

Napolitano to meet with Hispanic Caucus

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is to meet with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Thursday to discuss immigration reform, sources say.

Napolitano orders security reports

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday she wants reports on how the agency fulfills its mission to protect the nation.
Obama says Napolitano understands security

Obama says Napolitano understands security

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano recognizes the danger of unsecured borders, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday of his homeland security secretary nominee.
Personality Spotlight: Janet Napolitano

Personality Spotlight: Janet Napolitano

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano's experience in confronting illegal immigration in her home state could serve her well as the new secretary of homeland security.

Sources: Napolitano for Homeland Security

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama wants Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to serve as his secretary of Homeland Security, sources told The Washington Post.
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo