Jane Holl Lute is an assistant secretary for peace building in The United Nations. President Barack Obama is nominating Lute for the position as deputy secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Washington Post: Three New Homeland Security Hires (January 23, 2009) Obama previously nominated Janet Napolitano for the position as secretary of the department. Napolitano's confirmation was approved by the U.S. Senate on January 20, 2009.
Department of Homeland Security
The department was created in 2002 with the goals of protecting the United States from terrorist attacks and responding to natural disasters and other national emergencies.
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Has also served as chief operating officer of the United Nations Foundation and the Better World FundU.S. Department of Homeland Security: Jane Holl Lute to Be Nominated... (January 23, 2009)
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Married to Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute
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Holds a law degree from Georgetown University and doctorate degree in political science from Stanford UniversityU.S. Department of Homeland Security: Jane Holl Lute to Be Nominated... (January 23, 2009)
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Director on the National Security Council from 1991 to 1994, during the administrations of George H.W. Bush and Bill ClintonU.S. Department of Homeland Security: Jane Holl Lute to Be Nominated... (January 23, 2009)
