Morning Wire A Conversation with Senator Marsha Blackburn | Saturday Extra
Jun 3, 2023
Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, known for her advocacy on national security and child safety, dives into the current bipartisanship in Washington. She discusses the American Defense Technologies Act, aimed at integrating private sector innovations to bolster national security and job creation. Blackburn also highlights the Kids Online Safety Act, designed to protect children from social media dangers, amidst ongoing discussions about funding for law enforcement to address rising crime.
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American Defense Technologies Act
- The American Defense Technologies Act encourages the Department of Defense to utilize private sector innovations.
- This aims to enhance efficiency and out-innovate adversaries like China.
Empowering Law Enforcement Act
- The Empowering Law Enforcement Act provides grants to local law enforcement to increase staffing.
- This addresses the shortage of officers and aims to combat crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
Impact of Open Border Policies
- Open border policies affect all states, not just border states.
- Record numbers of people from various countries are crossing the border, impacting communities nationwide.