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Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn questions effectiveness of Homeland Security ‘fusion centers’

BY PHILLIP O’CONNOR | Modified: October 21, 2012 at 8:53 am | Published: October 21, 2012

While it might not have disrupted any terrorist plots, supporters say a controversial state intelligence-gathering center based in Oklahoma City has proved an effective crime-fighting tool.

photo - David Stenhouse, director of the Oklahoma Information Fusion Center, stands inside the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at 6600 N Harvey, Oklahoma City. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman

David Stenhouse, director of the Oklahoma Information Fusion Center, stands inside the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at 6600 N Harvey, Oklahoma City. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman

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“It’s just another layer of security to make sure nothing falls through the cracks,” said Kim Edd Carter, director of the state’s homeland security office.

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