Defining Moment

2001-Present

Modern America Era
Defining Moment
What Americans Were Trying To Do
What Americans Were Trying To Do

Protect transportation, borders, intelligence, defense, emergency response, and homeland security.

What Happened
What Happened

After September 11, public finance supported new security institutions, military operations, intelligence systems, airport screening, grants, and homeland security programs.

How Public Finance Made It Possible
How Public Finance Made It Possible

Public finance built new systems for prevention, response, and national security coordination.

What This EnabledWhat This Enabled
Travelerscommunitiesagenciescritical infrastructure gained additional layers of
How Americans BenefitedHow Americans Benefited
Travelerscommunitiesagenciescritical infrastructure gained additional layers of

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