Weldon organizes homeland security caucus. (Security Beat).he House of Representatives is planning to create a homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland securityDepartment of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States caucus caucus: see convention. in an effort to shape homeland security legislation, Rep. Curt Weldon Curtis "Curt" Weldon (born July 22, 1947) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 2007, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania. , R-Penn, announced in a recent speech. The caucus will be an outlet for the members of the House's Select Committee on Homeland Security and others to debate issues and push legislation. Weldon--who is vice-chairman of the House Armed Services Committee The term Armed Services Committee could refer to:
Weldon said he met with both Republican and Democrat congressmen to discuss priorities for the bipartisan working group. "I am fully confident that once this is up and running, the homeland security caucus will be one of the most active and effective caucuses on Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant. Hill," he said. "Clearly, the new caucus will bolster our efforts to draw on the experiences and knowledge of members from across the country." |
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