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Archive Home > 2005 > March > 21 > Rural security a challenge

Rural security a challenge

Local authorities say federal funds bought vital gear for biohazards, communicationOfficials try to decide which likely targets to protect first

By Suzelle Tempero, Tequia Burt and Maria Baran / The Bulletin
March 21, 2005

WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security's budget last year was more than $36 billion.

Officials in states as diverse as Oregon, Alabama and Missouri answer that it's money well spent.

"The No. 1 priority is preventing another terrorist attack," said Louis Quijas, assistant....

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