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blog.newsweek.com - 11/16/2008
Newsweek: Who will head Homeland Security Office?
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Obama's team for Homeland Security will only meet for the first time later this week, according to a Democrat close to the Obama campaign The person reportedly heading the team is Rand Beers, a former White House and State Department adviser on intelligence and counterterrorism.

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politico.com - 11/20/2008
Arizonan will head Homeland Security
— politico.com — Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano has been chosen to be secretary of the vast and troubled Department of Homeland Security. (more) Arizonan will head Homeland Security
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usatoday.com - 11/20/2008
Report criticizes Homeland Security
— usatoday.com — Senior department officials have "not provided the oversight needed" to ensure that purchases "with important national security objectives" function properly and stay on budget, according to Congress' Government Accountability Office (GAO). The GAO ... (more) Report criticizes Homeland Security

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washingtonpost.com - 11/20/2008
Ariz. Governor Said to Be Pick For Homeland Security Post
— washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Ariz. Governor Said to Be Pick For Homeland Security Post

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