June 24, 2007
Lawmakers Ask DHS Secretary About Delay in Multibillion-Dollar Secure Border Initiative

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Technical issues are delaying the completion of a multibillion-dollar high-tech fence intended to reduce illegal entry along the nation's southern border, the government said Thursday.

Some lawmakers are questioning why Boeing Co., the lead contractor, and staff at the Department of Homeland Security waited until a day after a hearing earlier this month to update Congress on the delay.

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Posted by tyne at June 24, 2007
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