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Friday, February 24, 2006

Port Security Is Spread Across Bureaucracy


“Who's in charge of security at U.S. seaports? There's no simple answer to that question — a critical part of the debate over a United Arab Emirates firm that is looking to operate terminals in six U.S. ports. Responsibility for security is spread among government agencies: the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, terminal operators, and state and local port authorities.” (Washington Times, Friday)

Close enough for government work.

FEE Timely Classic
“Trust Not in What Your Government Can Do for You” by Lawrence W. Reed