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Oct 26, 2012

ROGERS: A smarter, leaner approach to homeland security

President Reagan had it right when he said, "The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program." The unchecked growth of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is one of today's most striking examples. In the 11 years since Sept. 11, 2001, DHS has grown into the third-largest department in the federal government. With more than 240,000 employees and an annual budget of $40 billion, it is the epitome of government bureaucracy. Although spending on security is essential, DHS' massive size has unintentionally caused it to become...

Jun 7, 2012 | al.com

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers calls for workforce cuts at TSA

WASHINGTON - The head of the Transportation Security Administration rejected a suggestion today from an Alabama congressman that the agency could cut 30 percent of its officers and still effectively protect airlines from terrorist attacks. "Could you reduce the workforce of 46,000 screeners and still do the job?" asked U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks. "No, I don't agree with that. That's a huge number," said TSA Adminstrator John Pistole. Rogers confronted Pistole in a contentious hearing this morning on Capitol Hill about how TSA is fixing its poor...