LOCAL PORTS WILL RECEIVE 25 PERCENT FUNDING HIKE.Byline: LISA The first personal computer to include integrated software and use a graphical interface. Modeled after the Xerox Star and introduced in 1983 by Apple, it was ahead of its time, but never caught on due to its $10,000 price and slow speed. FRIEDMAN Washington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. and Long Beach ports will receive nearly $15 million in Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States grants this year, up nearly 25 percent over last year, officials announced Tuesday. The funds are part of $445 million in new grants designed to secure critical infrastructure that Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Secretary Michael Chertoff vowed will go to cities that need it most. ``We're investing resources where risk is greatest and where the funds will have the most significant impact,'' Chertoff said. ``This year's grants reflect a rigorous, disciplined approach that places risk first, driven by hard analysis from the intelligence community and supported by common sense.'' Grants are expected to be awarded in the spring, but recipients -- including Los Angeles -- will still have to submit plans that outline how the money will be used. About half of the money -- or $201 million -- would be used to secure ports and subway subway: see rapid transit. subway Underground railway system used to transport passengers within urban and suburban areas. The first subway line, 3. systems. The biggest share of that would automatically go to eight areas -- including the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Anaheim/Santa Ana area. Los Angeles Port officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday but California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Department of Homeland Security spokesman Chris Bertelli said new changes make Los Angeles and Bay Area ports exempt from competing for funds and ``mark a significant improvement for California ports.'' Nationwide, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, self-sustaining public corporation established in 1921 by the states of New York and New Jersey to administer the activities of the New York–New Jersey port area, which has a waterfront of c. will get the biggest share of those funds, $27.2 million, while the Los Angeles/Long Beach area is expected to get $14.7 million. ``Numerous studies have shown the importance of securing our ports here in California,'' said state Office of Homeland Security Director Matthew Bettenhause. California also will receive $4.7 million to protect chemical, nuclear and electric facilities, power plants, stadiums or any other facilities considered to be at risk of terrorist attacks. lisa.friedman(at)langnews.com (202) 662-8731 |
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