Obama on Homeland Security

The Problem

Nearly seven years after 9/11, our country is still unprepared for a terrorist attack. From improving security for our transit systems and chemical plants, to increasing cargo screening in our airports and seaports, the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission have been underfunded and ignored. The 9/11 Commission gave the government five F's and twelve D's on the implementation of its recommendations. Obama is a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and has supported efforts to base homeland security spending on risk rather than pork-barrel politics. He has also introduced legislation to strengthen chemical plant and drinking water security and to enhance disaster preparedness. As President, Obama will enhance our national resilience to any risk - natural, accidental or terrorist - by ensuring the federal government works with States, localities, and the private sector as an authentic partner in prevention, mitigation, and response.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden's Plan

• Protecting Our Chemical Plants
• Keeping Track of Spent Nuclear Fuel
• Evacuating Special Needs Population in Emergencies
• Reuniting Families After Emergencies
• Keeping Our Drinking Water Safe
• Protecting the Public from Radioactive Releases

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