By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
Fearing that Homeland Security is not equipped to combat violent extremism, key lawmakers in Washington passed legislation Wednesday that would create a single office dedicated to focusing solely on terrorism.
The Washington Times reports that members of the House Committee on Homeland Security butted heads over how best to handle the shortcomings.
The overhaul could be a hard sell because it hasn’t been endorsed or even introduced as an alternative by Homeland Security.
“There is no DHS strategic plan to provide clarity about how the $40 million in dedicated funding and expanded authorities would be utilized,” hRep, Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the top Democrat on the panel,e said. “There is no testimony from DHS, in an open setting, in response to concerns about transparency and the concerns that many Americans have about how current CVE (countering violent extremism) programs are being carried out.”
