B. Thompson’s PAC busily spreading cash

B. Thompson’s PAC busily spreading cash

What’s political about domestic security?

Most of us would say nothing. We want border patrols and airport security and cargo inspections — every task performed in the name of keeping at bay those who would harm us — done professionally and competently. There are no Democratic, Republican, left, right or center aspects. The job is done right or it’s not.

But wait. The U.S. Congress has a voice in this. And there’s money involved. And where there’s money, there’s politics.

The House elevated the Committee on Homeland Security to permanent status on the last day of January 2005. The chairman is Rep. Bennie C. Thompson, D-Miss.

What would be a top priority for a new committee?

Greenwood Commonwealth
9/23/9

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