Showing posts with label Uustice Clarence Thomas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uustice Clarence Thomas. Show all posts

Friday, April 16, 2010

Supreme Court Calls For More Security Money, Citing Increased Threats

The Supreme Court is asking for more federal security funds, citing as one reason the “volume” of threats it receives.

Justice Clarence Thomas told a House Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday that the court wants money for 12 additional police officers, although security personnel want 24 ideally. Thomas said the court was considering the nation’s broader fiscal difficulties in asking for only 12...