Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
U.S. House lawmakers criticized Homeland Security officials Tuesday for not reducing costs on the lead up to the March 1 sequestration, the Washington Post reports.
Homeland Security Undersecretary of Management Rafael Borras said he didn’t believe the automatic cuts would take place.
Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said the department should not have ignored the reality of the cuts.
Lawmakers also questioned the sincerity of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano saying that lines at major airports have doubled, the Post reported.
Borras said he was unaware of wait times doubling and said that overtime reductions had “resulted in some additional wait time.”
