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Publication Date: February 2007
Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): James Jay Carafano
Research Area: Transportation
Keywords: Homeland defense; Regulation; law enforcement; rail
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The federal government has completed a national vulnerability assessment of the rail system, issued additional regulations, developed law enforcement support teams, and allocated millions for training, planning, and exercises. Instead of throwing more money and laws at the problem, Congress should focus on its oversight responsibility to ensure that these programs are implemented efficiently and effectively.