Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Harkin Criticizes Bush Administration For Pulling Rug Out From Under Iowa’s Law Enforcement Community, Slashing Their Support
In testimony delivered to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) described how deep cuts to critical law enforcement funds will impact Iowa. A two-thirds cut to the Byrne Justice Assistance Grants program in last year’s funding bill – a cut which will cost Iowa $3 million – threatens the ability of Iowa’s sheriffs and police to tackle drugs, fight crime and protect our communities. Harkin told the Committee how the cuts will translate into fewer law enforcement officers and less regional cooperation, and how his home-state will need to eliminate 15 of its 21 successful drug control programs.
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