Their excuse may turn out to be that money need not be appropriated for something that possibly can't be built anyway......
Senate Bill 2611
"Federal, state and local representatives in the United States shall consult with their counterparts in Mexico concerning the construction of additional fencing and related border security structures before the commencement of any such construction."
Personally, I think it may be more than that. I believe that in order to get around the House Bill, the Senate/Bush are going to suddenly be willing to compromise and enforce borders first. However, what may be hidden in their proposal, according to Tancredo, are 'triggers', whereby a lot of what they proposed originally will be triggered as soon as the administration 'deems' the border to be 'secured'.
I can just about guarantee you there's more to their tacit approval of this illegal invasion than meets the eye. But, what is it???
FGS