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  TechnologyExpert

  May 29, 2007, 12:36 a.m.

  Burdened by the White House's wartime security needs, the persistent threat of terrorism and a field of at least 20 presidential contenders, the Secret Service was showing signs of strain even before the Department of Homeland Security ordered protection for Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) as of May 3, the earliest a candidate has ever been assigned protection in an election season.
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  zaph22

  May 29, 2007, 12:53 p.m.

  "The U.S. Secret Service expects to borrow more than 2,000 immigration officers and federal airport screeners next year to help guard an ever-expanding field of presidential candidates, while shifting 250 of its own agents from investigations to security details."

  I'm sure those wanting to sneak into the US, and a lot of terrorists are thrilled with this news. Now they know that it will be that much easier for them. As long as they avoid people running for president. Where do we send the thank you cards for them starting their campaigns a year earlier than they needed to and making the rest of us feel so much safer...
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  OldRusty

  May 29, 2007, 9:42 p.m.

  And this costs a hell of a lot of tax dollars, even though each could afford to pay their own, security.

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