CNSNews, Mo.28Jun10 - Napolitano: 'You're Never Going to Totally Seal That Border'

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Napolitano: 'You're Never Going to Totally Seal That Border' Washington (CNSNews.com) – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, whose agency is charged with securing America's borders, told an audience in Washington in reference to the U.S.-Mexico border, "You're never going to totally seal that border." Military Families Caution Senators on Kagan Nomination (CNSNews.com) – As Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan undergoes her first day of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, the group Military Families United is raising concerns about her fitness to serve on the high court. North Korea, Citing U.S. 'Hostility,' Plans to Bolster Its Nuclear Deterrent (CNSNews.com) – After announcing a rare congress of its ruling party that could signal leadership changes, North Korea on Monday threatened to strengthen its nuclear weapons capability in the face of "continuing hostile U.S. policy and its military threat." The warning follows a U.S. diplomatic push at the G-8 and G-20 summits in Canada to generate a firm international response to the alleged North Korean sinking of a South Korean warship. Pakistan Reportedly Engineering Deal Between Karzai, Insurgents (CNSNews.com) – Pakistan reportedly is moving to broker a peace deal between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and an al-Qaeda-allied terrorist group with longstanding ties to Pakistan's ISI intelligence agency. CIA director Leon Panetta on Sunday voiced doubt that the militants were ready to stop fighting and embrace the political process. House Passes Campaign Finance Bill Over Bipartisan Opposition (CNSNews.com) – The House passed new campaign finance restrictions last week, despite complaints from Republicans and some Democrats that the bill is an unconstitutional violation of Americans' fundamental free-speech rights. The Senate has not yet taken up its version of the legislation, despite some urgency on the part of Democrats who want the new campaign finance restrictions to apply to the upcoming midterm election. CNSNEWS.COM VIDEO Dr. Phil Backs Federal Funding to Combat Cyber Bullies (CNSNews.com) – Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw, best known as "Dr. Phil," told CNSNews.com that the federal government must enact legislation to combat cyber bullying and fund "training protocols" for the people who work with students and children to educate them about Internet safety. OTHER CNSNEWS.COM HEADLINES CIA Chief Says U.S. Has Driven Back al-Qaida Obama Cites 'Obsession' on Afghanistan Timeline Senate Vetting Begins for Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan Oil Washing Up in Mississippi, As Obama's Point-Man Returns to Gulf Coast Monday Obama Cites 'Obsession' on Afghanistan Timeline Robert Byrd, Longest Serving U.S. Senator, Dies at 92 'Gay Pride' Marchers Celebrate With Parades, Parties BP Spill Costs Up to $2.65 Billion; Company Denies CEO Resigning OPEC Urges U.S. to Reconsider Offshore Drilling Ban Experts Urge Reform of Global Drug Policy; Say Compulsory Drug Treatment Violates Human Rights U.S. Tops List of Unpaid London Traffic Toll Fees Iran Postpones Any Nuclear Talks Until Late August NEWSPAPER ROUNDUP Biden calls shop manager a 'smartass' after his comment on taxes Reporters caught on tape mocking Palin speech Philadelphia to bar immigration agents from viewing arrest data President Obama urges G-20 nations to spend; they pledge to halve deficits Steny Hoyer says Republicans have made nation less safe Vacant intel jobs raise concerns over ability to defuse new terror plots McCain criticizes Afghanistan withdrawal date as 'political decision' by Obama Ex-BP official, now at Energy Dept., received payouts, perks Online bullies have parents demanding justice from schools Computer programs replace foreign language teachers in N.J. classrooms Medical marijuana is a factor in child custody case N.J. to add 25 more 'Superfund' sites in next 5 years as competition for federal funds increases COMMENTARY A Rose, by Any Other Name ... By Rich Galen While the oil is moving ever closer to the beaches and wetlands, the Obama Administration has decided to fix the agency formerly known as the Minerals Management Service by renaming it. Not once, but twice, within a week. Donate Today! Please help CNSNews.com keep bringing you 'The Right News - Right Now!' Make a contribution to CNSNews.com today. It's fast, simple and secure. Help CNSNews.com and Donate Today!  *To ensure reliable delivery, be sure to add cnsnews@mail.mediaresearch.org to your spam filters and/or safe sender list.* Visit our web site at www.cnsnews.com

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