President Obama is expected to sign the measure, which will add 1,500 troops and immigration officials to beef up security along the border with Mexico. Interrupting its summer recess, the Senate approved a $600-million border security bill Thursday morning, sending President Obama his request for 1,500 more troops and immigration officials to beef up security along the border with Mexico.
Senate Passes Border Security Bill
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 08/12/2010 - 8:45am
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