Obama's announcement Friday followed a 60-day review of the government's cyber security efforts, conducted by the National Security Council and Homeland Security Council.

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The country faces many more homeland security challenges, and the White House Homeland Security Partnership Council will provide the Federal Government with an additional resource to make sure that we maximize its ability to collaborate and make a difference.

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Executive Order 13629 directs the establishment of a new White House Homeland Security Partnership Council (Council) to provide advice on how the Federal Government can more effectively work with partners to address disasters and other homeland security priorities.

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