debate

//__Barrack Obama__// Issues of domestic policies of civil rights and homeland sercuity With the 3,000 people who died we need better security beause that can still happen Senator Obama has voted in favor of distributing federal homeland security funds to states and cities most likely to be targeted by a terrorist attack. In 2006, Chicago obtained a $52.5 million grant for training and equipping emergency first responders, up 16% from the previous year's $45 million grant.

llinois has at least 10 facilities from which a large-scale chemical release could threaten more than a million people, and an additional 20 facilities from which such a release could threaten more than 100,000 people The Chemical Security and Safety Act would establish a clear set of federal regulations that all plants must follow. Plants that are considered a high risk to large population areas or critical infrastructure would face more stringent standards. The bill would require chemical facilities to take steps to enhance security, including improving barriers, containment, mitigation, and safety training, and, where possible, using safer technology, such as less toxic chemicals or safer procedures.
 * //__chemichal security__//**

-Senator Obama drafted an amendment to provide $37.5 million over the next five years to protect the country's drinking water from a terrorist attack. Agency and the Centers for Disease Control to develop the tools needed by drinking water systems to detect and respond to the introduction of biological, chemical, and radiological contaminants by terrorists
 * //__water security__//**

//__http://obama.senate.gov/issues/homeland_security/__//