Coast Guard reauthorization includes anti-piracy measures

Security

Thursday, December 27, 2012

President Obama last Thursday signed legislation reauthorizing programs for the Coast Guard to carry out its mission and Maritime Administration national security functions related to the merchant marine, while setting policy for other maritime issues. The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 authorizes the sea service to receive $8.6 billion in fiscal year 2013 and $8.7 billion in fiscal year 2014. Congress reversed the White House's proposal to tri...

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