Did DHS respond properly to H1N1 flu threat?

Some lawmakers called the Homeland Security Department’s decision not to let transportation and border workers use masks during H1N1 virus outbreak...

Some lawmakers called the Homeland Security Department’s decision not to let transportation and border workers use masks during H1N1 virus outbreak unacceptable.

One lawmaker even threatened to legislate the right of these federal employees to use masks as they see fit.

FederalNewsRadio’s Jason Miller brings us details.

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