Commentary: Homeland security in Congress

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MELISSA BLOCK
All Things Considered (NPR)
12-30-2004
Commentary: Homeland security in Congress

Host: MELISSA BLOCK
Time: 9:00-10:00 PM

MELISSA BLOCK, host:

One of the first items on the agenda of the 109th Congress is oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. A quick vote is expected on legislation creating a permanent committee in the House to watch over the department. There are currently dozens of House committees and subcommittees that have some jurisdiction, and consolidating congressional oversight was among the recommendations of the recent 9-11 Commission. Today and ...

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