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Homeland Security Immediately following the events of September 11th, Congress voted on a number of measures permitting the President to pursue the perpetrators of the attacks, to provide funds for the recovery of New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon, and to increase our nation's preparedness to address the threats of terrorism. On September 14, 2001, I voted in favor of H.J. Res. 64, which authorized the President to use force against those who provided aid to, or those who were responsible for the September 11th attacks. I also supported the Financial Anti-Terrorism Act, Bioterrorism Enforcement Act of 2001, Aviation Security Act (S. 1447), Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act and H.R. 2888, and the 2001 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act. Further, I have written both to the President and to the House Appropriations Committee in support of increased funding for local police, fire and EMS first responder units to prepare for and respond to terrorist acts.
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