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James Norton: “H.R. 3179, sponsored by Chairman Ed Towns, would permit State and local governments to purchase homeland security and…”

On the recordDecember 17, 2007
H.R. 3179, sponsored by Chairman Ed Towns, would permit State and local governments to purchase homeland security and public safety equipment from the Federal supply schedules maintained by the General Services Administration. Opening the Federal supply schedules to State and local governments has bipartisan support. In past years, contract schedules have been opened up for information technology and goods and services needed to respond or prevent terrorism to State and local governments. State and local governments should be able to enjoy the price and convenience advantages that the schedules provide. I commend my colleague for his leadership and urge Members to support this bill.
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James Norton
Ohio
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Discussing H.R. 3179, which allows state and local governments to purchase security equipment from federal supply schedules.

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