It provides a balance among Homeland Security programs and ensures the Department has the resources it needs to carry out its missions. This bill maintains a steady course towards keeping our communities safe and making our Nation more secure. In total. the 2006 conference agreement provides $30.8 billion. $1.4 billion above the current year and $1.3 billion above what the President asked of us. This includes more than $19.1 billion for border protection and immigration enforcement. $3.3 billion for our Nations first responders. $6.33 billion for transportation security. $1.5 billion for research. development and deployment of innovative technologies. and $625 million for protecting our national critical infrastructure and key assets. In the interest of time. Mr.
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