The Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security (
DHS) has investigated the Federal Air Marshal Service (
FAMS), which is part of the Transportation Security Administration (
TSA). The conclusion is shocking, but doesn't come as a surprise. Air marshals are not very useful as half of the FAMS budget could be put to better use.
Inefficient use of funds
According to the Inspector General's report, no less than $394 million (€349 million) in funds could be spent better. The total FAMS budget amounts to...
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