House votes to fund Homeland Security in 425 2 approval
The House passed a 29.4 billion bill to fund the new Homeland Security Department with 425 votes in favor and two against. Democrats argued the measure underfunds security needs, noting ports and Coast Guard gaps, while GOP leaders cited progress on shoring up emergency response and bioterror defenses.
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Kansas House approves Homeland Security budget amid debate
The House voted 425 to 2 Tuesday on a Homeland Security Department budget totaling 536 million dollars for next year, with White House support and GOP procedural moves to offset cost via tax cut tweaks. The measure funds Firefighters and emergency responders, state and local allocations, and Bioshield provisions, while excluding FBI and CIA.
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Nuclear labs under fire over lax security lapses
AP reports U S nuclear weapons labs face renewed security scrutiny after lapses from misused credit cards to sleeping guards. Energy Secretary Abraham orders a broad immediate overhaul while GAO warns long term upgrades may take two to five years to fully implement and test at Sandia Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore. Congress critics press for decisive action.
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