Water security request denied. (Legislative Update).(Bush Administration denies U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's request for funds to increase security at reservoirs)
National Driller, June, 2002
The Bush Administration recently decided not to take action on a request for $150 million for increased security at reservoirs, locks and dams from coast to coast.
According to the Associated Press, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asked for the money to make it tougher for terrorists to attack up to 200 water projects the agency operates in 43 states. President Bush recently proposed a new $27.1-billion counter-terrorism package, which according to Corps figures, could finance improvements at those facilities.
White House officials said the Corps has spent only half the $139 million it received in last fall's $40-billion anti-terrorism package. That leaves enough for the rest of this fiscal year, which runs through Sept. 30. AP said a Corps' list...
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