Posted on 10/04/2007 9:05:44 AM PDT by MNJohnnie
The Senate overwhelmingly approved $3 billion for added border security that includes a 700-mile fence on the Mexico border, as Democrats lost another bid to force a U.S. pullout from Iraq.
The popular border security measure, an amendment to the $459 billion defense appropriations bill, passed 95-1, ensuring Republicans are not put in the awkward position of challenging President Bush's promised veto of a homeland security bill that includes the same provision.
"It's a belt-and-suspenders approach," said Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, referring to the legislative maneuver used to protect the money for hiring more Border Patrol agents, fencing and observation posts.
The lopsided vote shows the Senate is listening to Americans' concerns about illegal entry into the U.S., said Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Republican.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
This is the worst margin of defeat so far for the Worst Senate Majority Leader ever on Iraq
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They’re getting there...700 Miles more. About 900 more to go.
What? "Meaningless resolutions" and "minor policy tweaks" are all that the dems know how to do.
Does anyone know if they attach the ‘Homosexual Preference Clause” to this bill?
Come on now everybody sing......
Imma looooooserrrr, Im a loooooser, Im a loserrrrrrrr...and Im not what I appear to be....Although I laugh and I act like a clown.....heheh
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It’s no wonder they are called dumb-o-crats, with leaders like hiom and plastic face.
The only reason these two are leaders is not because they are smarter, but because they have a lot of time in office sucking up tax payers money for doing a pis* poor job.
It’s no wonder they are called dumb-o-crats, with leaders like him and plastic face.
The only reason these two are leaders is not because they are smarter, but because they have a lot of time in office sucking up tax payers money for doing a pis* poor job.
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