The federal government will spend $1 billion to hire security personnel and tighten security measures in various federal agencies under a Clinton administration proposal to fight terrorism, reports this week.
September 25, 1996
THE DAILY FED
Anti-Terrorism Effort
Federal TimesThe administration plan, based on a proposal developed by a commission headed by Vice President Gore, would double the Federal Aviation Administration's security force by adding 600 positions over three years. FAA would also receive over $157 million for stronger security measures and new technology for the nation's airports.
The FBI would receive $146.6 million to combat terrorism and security breaches on government computer networks. The plan also calls for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to relocate its headquarters in Washington.
Other measures include:
- Adding 140 inspectors and agents to the Customs Service and expanding Customs' authority to search travelers.
- Hiring 82 new ATF agents, specialists, and inspectors.
- Expanding the Justice Department's wiretap authority and hiring 30 new legal personnel to handle terrorism cases.
- Hiring additional law enforcement personnel at the Bureau of Export Administration, the National Park Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Strengthening building security at ATF, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Smithsonian Institution.
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