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Obama Administration Cabinet Members
Profile of Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security Director
Janet Napolitano became Director of Homeland Security on January 21, 2009, in part because of her expertise in dealing with illegal immigration issues as two-term governor of Arizona.
Profile of Kathleen Sebelius, Health & Human Services Secretary
Democrat Kathleen Sebelius was confirmed on April 28, 2009 as President Obama;s Health & Human Services Secretary by a Senate vote divided along party lines due to her pro-life views. She was elected Governor of red-state Kansas in 2002 and 2006 in 2006.