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freddyvh

(276 posts)
Mon Jul 3, 2017, 06:31 PM Jul 2017

House to set up money for members security

Including bullet proof vests, security cameras, alarms.....

and how much have they done for the public in case of mass shootings?

The updated regulations come after the House passed legislation last week granting lawmakers an additional $25,000 to pay for security expenses.
Under the new guidelines, members will need approval from the House sergeant at arms if they wish to purchase security equipment or systems that cost more than $10,000. That would include surveillance cameras, duress buttons, alarm systems and shatter-resistant window film.

They won’t need pre-approval if the security measures cost less than $10,000 and are purchased from a vendor cleared by the House sergeant at arms.


http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/340577-house-panel-establishes-guidelines-for-lawmaker-security-budgets

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House to set up money for members security (Original Post) freddyvh Jul 2017 OP
It's good that they are recognizing Turbineguy Jul 2017 #1
Instead of making us pay more, they should all get concealed carry permits. Nitram Jul 2017 #2
Why is it we kacekwl Jul 2017 #3

Turbineguy

(37,313 posts)
1. It's good that they are recognizing
Mon Jul 3, 2017, 06:47 PM
Jul 2017

that they are becoming the enemy of America.

What I can't understand is if you are going to become the enemies of America, why make it so easy for Americans to arm themselves first?

kacekwl

(7,016 posts)
3. Why is it we
Mon Jul 3, 2017, 09:03 PM
Jul 2017

can always find money to protect congress and yearly raises and daily stipend for food,drink,travel. Why is it we can find money for endless fighter planes,aircraft carriers,weapons of every shape and size,armored vehicles to ship to God forsaken countries only to leave them all behind when we decide to move on to another country we can occupy. Why is it we can find money to pay no bid contractors to build shitty plywood buildings to house our military and showers that electricute soldiers and provide drinking water laced with gas ? But we can NEVER find money to fund fucking health care for everyone . I'm tired of hearing it can't happen who will pay? Even here healthcare is dismissed as too hard or expensive. Bullshit, we put men on the moon goddamn it.

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