News from Congressman Adam Smith
Representing Washington's Ninth District
116 Cannon HOB, Washington D.C. 20515
Member: Armed Services Committee;
Resources Committee;
New Democrat Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: KATHARINE LISTER
(202) 225-8901
 
Smith Pleased President Recognizing Washington's Need For Additional Homeland Security Funding
 
April 8, 2003 - Today the Department of Homeland Security, through the Office of Domestic Preparedness, announced that $11.28 million is being made available to the City of Seattle as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative.  The money, dispersed under the Urban Area Security Initiative, will help enhance Seattle’s ability to prepare for and respond to threats or incidents of terrorism.

 “Washington state, like many other states, has been feeling the financial burden of needing to increase security for our ports, our borders, our infrastructure, water sources, power plants, airport – the list goes on and on,” said Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) of the announcement.  “Today it looks like at least Seattle will get some help from the president.”
 
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