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With H1N1 vaccines not becoming generally available until after theU.S. flu season begins, the single greatest contribution that the public can make is to limit opportunities for infection bypracticing basic hygiene, beginning with washing hands frequently.National capabilities should prove sufficient to deal with theswine flu during the approaching flu season.

Taking FEMA out of DHS would effectively undo much of the progress that has been accomplished since 9/11.

New Secretary for Homeland Security Janet Napolitano issued a directive requiring her staff to report to her by the end of the month on five top issues facing the Department of HomelandSecurity. While the secretary needs to get these answers from herstaff, she will have to work with Congress to make substantivechanges a reality.

Cargo must be screened--but it is impossible to screen 11.6 million containers every year without bringing the global economy to its knees. How to avoid the paralyzing cargo clog of the Department of Homeland Security's mandate for 100 percent cargo screening? Heritage Foundation homeland security policy analysts lay out a smart plan for risk-based screening which can keep the country safe and prosperous at the same time.