Democrats release report citing 33 Homeland Security priorities not met

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-5506837,00.html

Democrats: DHS Hasn't Fulfilled Promises

Wednesday December 28, 2005 12:02 AM


By LARA JAKES JORDAN

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Homeland Security Department, created in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has failed to fulfill 33 of its own pledges to better protect the nation, according to a report released Tuesday by House Democrats.

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Compiled for 13 Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee, the report analyzes public statements and congressional testimony on Bush administration security goals since 2002.

Responding, Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said the department is prioritizing resources and programs based on ``today's greatest threats.''

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According to the Democrats, since the department began operating in March 2003, it has failed to:

-Compile a single, comprehensive list prioritizing protections for the nation's most critical and potentially vulnerable buildings, transportation systems and other infrastructure.

-Install monitors at borders and every international seaport and airport to screen for radiation material entering the country.

-Install surveillance cameras at all high-risk chemical plants.

-Create one effective network to share quickly security-related intelligence and alerts with state, local and private industry officials.

-Track foreign visitors through a computerized system that takes their fingerprints and photographs as they enter and exit the country.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-5506837,00.html



I guess Bush's spying operation means ``today's greatest threats'' are Americans.

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1. This is the one reason I don't think they'l MIHOP again

they have created this sham that they are "protecting Americans". If, say, a chemical plant is blown up by a terrorist because of no cameras, hard questions are going to be asked. Heck, they're being asked already about snoopgate.