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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (40945)	9/8/2005 6:52:40 PM
From: David Jones	Respond to of 306849

cbsnews.com snip:The 9/11 Commission recommended that homeland security money be allocated to protect the most vulnerable strategic targets from attacks that would cause the most casualties or economic damage. But Congress, led by a group of powerful senators from smaller states, had a different plan. It decided to ignore the recommendations and distribute the money much the same as it hands out federal highway funds with everyone getting a share:end It's not about smart it's about money. And getting the money qualifies as smart in politics. Oh here this says it all. snip:In Tiptonville, Tenn., Police Chief Norman Rhodes is looking forward to the next windfall. "Well, if it's out there, we're gonna try to harvest it. I'll tell you that," says Rhodes. "The federal government's putting it out and we're gonna apply for it, and get it, and try to get the equipment it takes to protect our citizens. This is our home." city-data.com