Clinton, Schumer Join Against Lieberman Bill
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WASHINGTON — Senators Schumer and Clinton joined Mayor Bloomberg in criticizing a homeland security bill being shepherded through the Senate by a one-time ally, Senator Lieberman of Connecticut.
The lawmakers say the bill, which would implement recommendations of the September 11 commission, would stiff New Yorkers by spreading the pot of anti-terror funds much thinner than the measure that passed the House last month.
“The House version is better for New York,” Mrs. Clinton told reporters yesterday after a breakfast with Governor Spitzer and the state’s congressional delegation.
While the bill would increase the overall funding level for homeland security grants, it gives a minimum of 0.45% to each state. The House version sets a 0.25% minimum, leaving more money for states like New York with a higher risk of attack.
