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WASHINGTON- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn encouraged Texas fire departments on Monday to apply for grant funding available to increase the number of firefighters and support their work. Sen. Cornyn offered his assistance to firefighters in the application process, which begins today. The funding comes through the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. ...
A total of approximately $110 million is available for fire departments across the nation.
Senator Cornyn has to bring home the bacon, if he's going to overcome 40% approval ratings from his constituents.
Jon Rauch mused recently that the GOP's charge-it-up spending spree might be 'o.k.' since it's all in "Homeland Security". Perhaps. He might, however, consider peeling the onion, one more layer. I found a website of people doing just that, but I've lost the hyperlink.
