Homeland Security: Coast Guard Operations--Background and Issues for Congress
Description:
In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Coast Guard significantly increased homeland-security operations to protect U.S. ports and waterways from potential maritime terrorist threats. The Coast Guard accomplished this in part by diverting resources from other missions. Increased requirements for homeland-security operations after September 11 appear to have added to a pre-existing tension between Coast Guard mission responsibilities and available resources. The Coast Gua…
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Date:
February 19, 2002
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
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