Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano -- one of WVFC's favorite power women -- came forward to emphasize the seriousness of Hurricane Irene, and that greater losses were partly stemmed by the combined efforts of many hardworking people.

While we watch in horror as the Deepwater Horizon oil gusher continues, props to leaders like Janet Napolitano and Carol Browner, and a suggestion for what we can do to help.

Women in the new administration protect the US: President-Elect Barack Obama formally announced his national security team on Monday, and women are poised to hold up half the nation. Secretary of State designee Hillary Clinton, United Nations Ambassador designee Dr. Susan Rice, and Homeland Security Secretary designee Janet Napolitano were three of the six appointments. Theirs will be the responsibility…