Mike Bouchard in The Associated Press

On Drugs: Direct connection between terrorism and drug activity

The House suggested spending $558 million for Justice Assistance Grants. Bouchard said sheriffs have been asking for $900 million. “We think it’s real important that the basic law enforcement functions are supported on a day-to-day basis,” Bouchard said. Bouchard called the level of proposed funding “ill-conceived” and said cutting local drug enforcement funds doesn’t make sense. “It’s a critical part of what we do,” he said. “We know there’s a direct connection between terrorism and drug activity.” Source: Kathy Barks Hoffman, Associated Press Jun 15, 2006

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