COUNCIL CONVENES

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02/25/2013 04:46 PM CST

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad convene a meeting of the Council of Governors at the Pentagon, Feb. 25, 2013. President Barack Obama created the council to provide a forum for governors and key federal leaders to discuss issues relating to the National Guard, homeland defense and defense support to civil authorities.