FILE - In a Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 photo, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, right, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate and Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Janet Woodka answer questions at a news conference in New Orleans. Many local officials say the new Obama administration has brought "a new vision" to the job of Gulf Coast reconstruction, and appears to be turning things around. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

FILE - In a Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 photo, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, right, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate and Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Janet Woodka answer questions at a news conference in New Orleans. Many local officials say the new Obama administration has brought "a new vision" to the job of Gulf Coast reconstruction, and appears to be turning things around.

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  9. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 30: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about the domestic terror threat on Capitol Hill September 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. Napolitano testified about the advances made in interdepartmental communication and teamwork in fighting terrorism between the state, local and federal agencies.
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  14. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: In this photo illustration, a copy of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' sits on end on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
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