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Release Date: 03/24/03 00:00:00
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 24, 2003
The President's FY '03 Supplemental Budget requests $3.5 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to confront threats to the United States and the American people. This request provides the flexibility the Secretary as well as state and local governments need to meet the ever changing nature of terrorism.
The Fiscal Year 2003 Supplemental Budget request includes $2 billion to further support enhancements to state and local terrorism preparedness efforts as well as coordinated prevention and security enhancement for first responders. These new funds will allow the Department of Homeland Security in coordination with state and local governments to continue to strengthen America's first responder community and make our homeland safer from potential threats. The $2 billion will be allocated to the following:
The Fiscal Year 2003 Supplemental Budget request includes $1.5 billion to support expanded responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security for Operation Liberty Shield. Specifically, this funding will support:
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