NYT/AP: Many States Bash Homeland Security Intelligence Sharing

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Many States Bash Intelligence Sharing
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: April 5, 2006

NEW YORK (AP) -- Most state Homeland Security directors are dissatisfied with the quality of intelligence data provided by the federal government, a report released Wednesday says, and most also believe that multiple demands on National Guard forces undermine their emergency response capabilities....Among the major findings:

--Multiple demands on National Guard forces have left more than half the states with a diminished capability to meet responsibilities of state emergency plans.

--The directors remain concerned about lack of state input into the development of federal security policy. Directors are nearly unanimous in recommending that the federal government coordinate with states prior to adopting and implementing policies.

--Most of the directors are dissatisfied with the specificity and usefulness of intelligence their states receive from the federal government.

--Most directors view the primary state grant program of the federal Department of Homeland Security as underemphasizing disaster prevention and recovery. One director said more flexibility was needed so states could spend the money as they saw fit, whether that be for adding personnel or tightening protection of possible terrorism targets....

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-States-Security-Worries.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

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1. Homeland Security=Bush Kiddie Porn Agency

I couldn't resist...

But seriously... what a mess and a waste of money. Not to mention UNCONSTITUTIONAL.