On the recordSeptember 14, 2011
I have been resistant to budget any more out of Homeland Security because if I do that, it takes away grants from your states that help you to protect yourself against future disasters.
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congress.govI have been resistant to budget any more out of Homeland Security because if I do that, it takes away grants from your states that help you to protect yourself against future disasters.
Landrieu explains the challenges of budgeting for disasters without affecting state grants.
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