Millions Spent On Security Retreats, Seminars ; Department Given No Limits

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Department of Homeland Security officials spent tens of millions of dollars to attend seminars and retreats including a FEMA meeting in Hawaii, an immigration conference in Singapore and an underwater tunnel protection gathering in London, just to name a few.

The detailed expenses are from an inspector general review requested by the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, who was concerned about the department and its spending practices.

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Millions Spent On Security Retreats, Seminars ; Department Given No Limits

The review said $110 million was spent from 2005 through 2007 for such meetings, including $50 million for salary expenses for more than 8,000 employees who...

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