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U.S. Department of Homeland Security News

Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Schools

Washington, D.C. - Updated federal guidelines offer state and local public health and school officials a range of options for responding to 2009 H1N1 influenza in schools.

Snapshots: Powering American Cities in the New Century

Washington, D.C. - The Department's Science and Technology Directorate is funding a superconducting cable to allow substations to share excess capacity during emergencies and thus strengthen the grid's overall resiliency, reducing the likelihood of major power failures.

Secretary's Remarks on New Arbitration Process for Gulf Coast Recovery

Washington, D.C. - Secretary Napolitano discussed the arbitration process that will provide one more tool in the tool box for expediting Gulf Coast recovery efforts.

Secretary Announces Public Assistance Arbitration Process for Hurricanes Katrina, Rita

Washington, D.C. - Secretary Napolitano announced a new arbitration process to expedite resolution of outstanding FEMA public assistance projects stemming from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It is designed to further recovery efforts by providing final adjudication of disputes arising from public assistance projects by an independent, neutral panel of arbitrators.

Readout of State and Local Law Enforcement Officials Roundtable

Washington, D.C. - Secretary Napolitano, senior officials, and leaders from the nation's largest law enforcement associations discussed a wide range of issues including preparing for the H1N1 flu virus, immigration reform, and border security enforcement.

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