Remember how the war on terror is, like, the worst war this country has ever faced?
Well, apparently it's not that scary. At least compared to those scarier union workers.
The U.S. Senate began debating legislation to bolster America's security on Wednesday with the White House threatening a veto because one part would extend union protection to 45,000 airport workers.
The overall bill would implement many of the recommendations of the bipartisan 9/11 commission.
The measure would also let state and local governments share information with federal authorities, build better communication systems and provide grants to help high-risk areas prepare for disasters.
White House spokesman Scott Stanzel said if the labor provision remains in the legislation, "senior advisers would recommend" Bush "veto the bill." 36 Republican senators sent a letter to Bush on Tuesday saying they would provide the votes to sustain a veto in the Senate.
They are putting the nation's safety in peril.
2007-03-01
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