House Passes Homeland Security Bill

By David Welna

Published November 14, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

The Republican-controlled House approves the creation of a Homeland Security Department in a 299-121 vote. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) predicts the bill will pass in the Senate by next week. NPR's David Welna reports.

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