At a time when schools and places of worship have been hit with bomb threats and actual bombings have risen dramatically, the U.S. House on Tuesday passed legislation designed to make it easier for the Department of Homeland Security to respond to the attacks. The bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-7th Dist., would establish a permanent Office of Bombing Prevention within DHS, and make it eligible for direct federal funding. The office would be charged with providing training and assistance to organizations about bomb threats; developing a strategy for dealing with explosive devices; sha…
