Homeland Security’s Napolitano assures Congress feds doing all possible to contain virus

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that dealing with the swine flu virus will be “a marathon, not a sprint” and individual citizens have a responsibility to help.

Homeland Security’s Napolitano: “Passive surveillance’ of US borders sufficient to contain flu

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Tuesday staunchly defended its “passive surveillance” policy on the emerging swine flu threat, saying that its measured, cautious border monitoring makes sense.

Homeland Security’s Napolitano: “Passive surveillance’ of US borders sufficient to contain flu

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is arguing that “passive surveillance” of the U.S. border with Mexico is sufficient and that tougher monitoring measures are not yet necessary.