The terrorist attacks of 9/11 should have been a wakeup call: but. apparently. the Department of Homeland Security. which was created in response to 9/11. somehow did not get the message. Given these continuing vulnerabilities. I am pleased to say that the conferees have set a higher standard than the White House or the Department. The conference agreement contains many improvements to the Presidents request. particularly. with regard to border security and port security. Were steadily increasing funding for Emergency Management Preparedness Grants. despite the Presidents proposed cuts each year. We have restored proposed cuts in grants to fire departments for needed equipment. and for hiring firefighters.
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