Trump May Pursue Border Wall Without New Bill

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/apnewsbreak-trump-pursue-border-wall-bill-44583187 ^

[springwater13]

Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump's transition team are exploring whether they can make good on Trump's promise of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border without passing a new bill on the topic, officials said Thursday.

Under the evolving plan, the Trump administration would rely on existing legislation authorizing fencing and other technology along the southern border. Congress would be asked to ensure that enough money is appropriated to take additional new steps — but would not pass a stand-alone bill authorizing a big new wall.

The potential approach was confirmed by two congressional officials and a senior transition official with knowledge of the discussions; all spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The officials emphasized that no final decisions had been made.

The approach could come as a surprise to some but could avoid a legislative fight Trump might lose if he tried to get Congress to pass a stand-alone bill authorizing the kind of border wall he promised during the campaign.

[rocksblues]

Where did all the money go that was set aside for the wall that was built? Yeah I know!

[rocksblues]

wasn’t

[scooby321]

Your hearings where is that money

[Stayfree]

It went to Acorn, Planned Parenthood, the Obama Foundation, the Clinton Foundation and thin air....poof!

[Nifster]

They were supposed to build at least a fence

[Liz]

A magnificent border wall in Spain. One of the best keep secrets is that Spain has a zero tolerance for illegals invading their country.

The Spanish police are in no hurry. They're letting the Somali refugee bum hang there as long as possible. The Somali refugee is one of a mob-----eight got over Spain's magnificent wall but were lifted off w/ cranes. This one got to hang around for awhile.

[WMarshal]

All President Trump has to do is declate the invasion of illegal immigrants for what it is, an invasion. Once he does that and declares Mexico a hostile foreign power for encouraging it then, as Commander-In-Chief, he has total authority to do anything necessary to secure the border, including building a wall or whatever else is necessary. Once the wall is built the US can settle all the bills and emminent domain issues/restitution after the fact. All the left can do is scream.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

Where did all the money go that was set aside for the wall that was built?

Easy answer.

It went to the thieving RATS.

[dp0622]

Trust me. We all knew you meant wasn’t.

Any money that was GOING to go towards something ALWAYS wasn’t used.

Like the lotto going to schools. Tolls going just to roads. SS going to a REAL separate account that actually exists. etc.

[CivilWarBrewing]

0dungsh*t built daycare centers with that money. Daycare for future DemonRat voters (illegal aliens).

Prison would be too good a place for 0dungsh*t.

[xzins]

I agree. Legislation in the past has approved that wall.

[gubamyster]

Where did all the money go that was set aside for the wall that was built?

It went to the virtual wall.

If you look really, really hard, you can virtually see them catching illegals.

[Gene Eric]

The walls should be constructed with seismic tunnel busters.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

Under the evolving plan, the Trump administration would rely on existing legislation authorizing fencing and other technology along the southern border. Congress would be asked to ensure that enough money is appropriated to take additional new steps — but would not pass a stand-alone bill authorizing a big new wall.

If new legislation is needed to man the wall with sentries, then get the new legislation passed. Obama has shown that while a president can issue an executive order, unless it's enshrined in the law the next president can undo it. The wall needs to be a permanent fixture, not something that goes unmanned and unmaintained or even demolished the next time a Democrat gets into the White House.

[WENDLE]

There was a 700 mile law. They just ignored it. NOT any more. But I really don’t want to hear any crap about being afraid to pass a new bill!! We have both houses. How could that be a concern? We voted for Donald Trump!! we want the DAMNED WALL NOW!!

[C210N]

The wall needs a check on the abused temporary visa program.

The wall must have a solid component PLUS a manned component.

[lonevoice]

The wall must have a solid component PLUS a manned component.

Or Herman Cain's moat filled with alligators.

[Rome2000]

The first terrorist attack that happens after 1/20, Trump needs to declare a state of emergency and do what needs to be done to all enemies, foreign and domestic, on American soil.

This especially includes the scumbags in the press.

[Girlene]

How we can build Trump's border wall