History of the United States II / Unit 17 USH2 2406 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Homeland Security
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The idea
In October two thousand one Bush created the Office of Homeland Security, and in two thousand two Congress created the Department of Homeland Security to centralise defence against threats at home.
In practice
The Coast Guard, the Secret Service and customs brought under one department, as the anchor's chart shows.
Where people slip
The anchor names the cause: chronic lack of cooperation among federal law enforcement agencies.
Your place on the trail
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