Obama: Congress delayed 'far too long' on Homeland Security

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Source: AP-Excite

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says Congress delayed 'far too long' before passing a bill funding the Homeland Security Department through the end of the budget year.

The House voted 257-167 Tuesday to approve the bill. Obama says he'll sign it as soon as he receives it at the White House.

Obama says the bill will ensure that Americans who protect their country and its people have the resources needed to go their job. He says they're law enforcement professionals and "brave patriots" who deserve respect and gratitude. Obama says the agency's workers "do a remarkable job."

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