[Billyv]

In the military, one cannot use new money to tear down and rebuild a current structure without authorization. However, according to the Regs in the USAF, an old building may be ‘renovated’ as long as part of the original structure remains. They have been tearing down buildings until only one corner is still framed and totally redesigning the structure using that one corner as the cornerstone of the building.

Not new, simply a renovation. Leave one fence post on each coast and renovate the border wall from sea to shining sea. A military self help project expending training dollars to train soldiers, sailors, and airmen on using heavy equipment and combat construction technology and modern equipment. After construction the fence would be signed over to the border patrol as in a public park project done the same way by the guard and reserve all year long every year.

[SkyPilot]

Correct, but Defense Appropriations bills don't contain specific language prohibiting the construction of certain projects, and doing so would against the law. For example, Defense Appropriations bills are not written saying the Navy cannot use O&M money to repave Rota's runway, or prohibits the Air Force from building a new simulator building at Charleston AFB.

According to Senator Cruz, Congressman Jordan, and others - this bill specifically bans construction of the border wall.

I hope they are wrong, and I have not read all 2,300 pages of the bill - but I bet they are correct.

[hoosiermama]

And in that training are skilled workers for future infrastructure ! Jobs. Jobs Jobs.

[defconw]

Love it!