On the recordMarch 12, 2013
The funding of the Homeland Security Grant Program has been reduced significantly under Republican leadership of the House, from $2.75 billion to $1.5 billion.
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congress.govThe funding of the Homeland Security Grant Program has been reduced significantly under Republican leadership of the House, from $2.75 billion to $1.5 billion.
Thompson criticizes funding cuts to homeland security grants by the Republican-led House.
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