The U.S. military expects to have 20,000 uniformed troops inside the
>United States by 2011 trained to help state and local officials
>respond to a nuclear terrorist attack or other domestic catastrophe,
>according to Pentagon officials.
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>The long-planned shift in the Defense Department's role in homeland
>security was recently backed with funding and troop commitments after
>years of prodding by Congress and outside experts, defense analysts >said.
After years of prodding by Congress and outside experts? I am already dubious of this move but that statement alone concerns me. Why would Congress want such a move if they are constantly fighting against any efforts the administration attempts in combatting terrorism?