White House threatens homeland security bill veto over labor dispute

Thursday, May 10, 2007

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration warned the House on Wednesday that legislation to authorize Homeland Security Department programs would face a veto if it gives the agency's 170,000 employees greater collective bargaining rights.

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