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House Rejects Libya Change, Adds Grant Funds To DHS Bill

Julie Samuel

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

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The House waded through amendments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill yesterday, narrowly rejecting a measure signaling Congress’ frustration that President Barack Obama does not have its approval for military action in Libya. House members also approved amendments to the $40.6 billion DHS appropriations bill for fiscal year 2012 related to agency grant programs and border security. The chamber continued deliberations past press time on the spending measure that has spurred debate regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency…

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