S. 2145. which I cosponsored. and which was reported by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in June 2006. takes a much more comprehensive approach to this issue. However. because the Senates Republican leadership is not allowing S. 2145 to come to the floor. I am pleased that Senator BYRD offered his amendment. which I supported. to address the very real risks posed by chemical facilities. While I am pleased that funding was increased for port security and border protection. I am disappointed that the Senate rejected amendments to provide additional funding for first responders. We cannot expect our first responders to be welltrained. properly equipped and fully staffed to protect us. if we cut their funding sources.
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