On the Issues
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FIRST RESPONDERS Senator Levin is fighting for federal funding for Michigan’s hard working first responders, such as firefighters, police and health care workers. Every time the threat level warnings are raised, more dollars are needed to increase protection in Michigan. Our first responders are working hard, but the state and localities cannot be expected to carry the entire funding burden. For the past five years, several state homeland security grant programs have distributed funds using a funding formula that arbitrarily sets aside a large portion of funds to be divided equally among the states, regardless of size or need. The current "small state formula" has severely disadvantaged states such as Michigan with high populations. The current formula guarantees all states, regardless of population or risk, with an unusually high base funding level of .75 percent of the total amount appropriated for state homeland security grant programs. Senator Levin agrees with the 9/11 Commission that this funding should be allocated based on risk. He will continue to work in the Senate to achieve that goal. |
Airline Security
Our airline passengers and crews deserve the safest aviation system in the world. Since the horrific attacks of September 11th, Congress has taken a number of steps to improve the safety of the flying public. more >
First Responders
Senator Levin is fighting for federal dollars for Michigan’s hard working first responders, such as firefighters, police and health care workers. more >
Homeland Security and the Department of Defense
The Department of Defense provides support to the federal, state and local authorities that have the primary responsibility for homeland security. more >
Intelligence Accountability
To ensure accountability in the intelligence community, Senator Levin has continued to press the Bush administration to clarify which intelligence entity is responsible for specific intelligence objectives. more >
Money Laundering
Money laundering helps terrorists, drug traffickers, and other criminals to disguise dirty money, move funds and carry out criminal acts. Senator Levin has been a leader in the Senate efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering laws and procedures to prevent terrorists and other criminals from using our financial systems against us. more >
Northern Border
The Northern Border has been long neglected compared to our Southern Border. Senator Levin has successfully pressed for significant increases in federal staffing on our Northern Border and in Southeast Michigan in particular. more >
Publics Right to Know
Senator Levin introduced a bill, S. 609, the Restore FOIA Act, to fix some of the problems created by the Homeland Security Act with regard to the Freedom of Information Act. more >
Reverse Inspections
Reverse customs inspection at U.S.-Canadian border crossings would enable the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to inspect vehicles for hazardous material before they cross bridges or tunnels into the United States. more >
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