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Congress

Obama, McCain Seen Likely To Reorg DHS, Hill Dems Call For Caution In Changes

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Thursday, July 10th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford Aides to presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) suggested yesterday their bosses would reorganize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is poised to be scrutinized for the first time by a new president. Joining them at a conference in Washington, meanwhile, two leaders of congressional Homeland Security panels cautioned against an immediate wholesale overhaul to the 24-agency DHS as it works to right its path following a bumpy start since its 2002…

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Army

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