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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Border police chiefs dislike Governor's homeland security bill

Police chiefs on the border don't like the Governor's homeland security bill, HB 13 by Swinford, AT ALL. Kuff has their letter and details.

See related Grits coverage:
  • The Case of the Missing Data
  • DPS: Open criminal case data given to Northrop Grunman, never given back
  • Don't do it! Perry moves to consolidate intelligence gathering in Governor's office
  • Farrar: HB 13 won't secure border, risks letting political concerns interfere with law enforcement
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