Trouble in Homeland Security
Nation columnist David Corn provides some interesting details on how the mission of the Department of Homeland Security is not matched by the commitment of President Bush and Congress. (*) Corn is disturbed that the Bush Administration may be holding back significant action because of fears that it will increase the size of government, and particularly increase the scope of federal regulation. Commercial undertakings from cargo to airlines are at the heart of the effort to secure the homeland, after all.
It appears that once again, President Bush is faced with a need to be pragmatic instead of remaining true to his conservative roots. Will he budge? My guess is that on this issue, the President take the risk of sticking with his ideological beliefs.