The House Armed Services Committee leadership called for a review of the security level required at the U.S. Capitol and said that the current security posture is “not warranted at this time.” The chairman and ranking member of the committee, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), issued a joint statement calling for a security review after the Pentagon announced that a reduced number of National Guard troops will remain at the Capitol for an additional 60 days, through May 23. “We are deeply troubled by the current level of security around the United States Capitol. More than two months after the January 6 attack, the seat of our nation’s democracy remains heavily protected by guardsmen and surrounded by a perimeter fence,” the lawmakers said in a statement. “As the U.S. Capitol Police continues to build its personnel capacity, there is no doubt that some level of support from the …
House Armed Services Leadership Calls for ‘Measured Drawdown’ of National Guard Troops From Capitol
March 11, 2021
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