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The Transportation Security Administration already shares intelligence it collects
with airports. Now a House bill would expand TSA's intel sharing to local mass
transit systems as well.
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), the bill's sponsor, said the legislation is a
"common
sense
approach" to fighting terrorism. The House passed the bill May 30 and the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is now considering the
bill.
In an interview with The Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily
Kopp, Speier said the bill creates "fusion centers" where TSA can provide
intel to local law enforcement and emergency management officials.-[Full Article]
