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“DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1013-E1014 on May 10, 2007.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
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speech of
HON. JOHN D. DINGELL
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes:
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, Representative Cardoza will highlight the importance of communications interoperability for our Nation's first responders, and the urgent need for cost-effective and forward-looking technology solutions. Last year, Congress established an interoperability grant program at the Department of Commerce to draw upon its spectrum and telecommunications expertise. This program is distinct from efforts by DHS, which, as evidenced by a recent report of the Government Accountability Office, still need much work to achieve full interoperability across our Nation.
I did not support the creation of this Cabinet level Department, but I applaud Chairman Thompson for his efforts in this reauthorization. Coordination is the goal, not confusion of authority.
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