Part of my concern is, if we shut down some of the fusion centers or if we take away enough of the funds to where they are ineffective, the impact that that is going to have on local law enforcement, which we are growing to a point where we see them as an extension of our ability to fight terror.
Loudermilk expresses concern over funding cuts affecting local law enforcement's ability to combat terrorism.
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I agree with my colleague from Alabama. That is why the State of Georgia, with Senate Bill 202, fixed this problem.
Look, as I have said before in other hearings, transparency and accountability are important to the American people.
It is the role of the Legislative Branch to make the laws; and the role of the various agencies and departments and bureaus under the Executive Branch to carry out those laws that Congress makes.
This amendment amends the Higher Education Act, which is not within our jurisdiction.
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