Proposed legislation in Congress would set up camps for U. S. citizens

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A bill proposed by Florida Democrat Alcee Hastings would set up a series of emergency centres on U. S. military installations.  House Resolution 645 provides that no fewer than six such centres will be built and would give emergency aid, housing and relief services for citizens during a time of disaster or national emergency.  

Even though the intend of the bill sounds humanitarian, the provision listed in Section Two, Paragraph B-4 raises the most questions.  The wording reads…to meet other appropriate needs, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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