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They couldn't cancel the funding for the original 670 miles because it was already appropriated and the projects have been bid. What happened a couple of months ago was the introduction of BO's budget, which did not fund any additional border fence construction. The FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriation bill hasn't been moved yet, probably won't be until fall, and I don't know what is in it.

I also found this, which doesn't indicate if it is authorization or appropriations, at

http://www.lvrj.com/news/50575427.html

Senate pushes border fence work

Vote says 700 miles must be finished by end of 2010

By STEVE TETREAULT

STEPHENS MEDIA BUREAU

WASHINGTON -- The Senate voted last week to require the government to speed work on security fences being built along the U.S. border with Mexico. Senators voted 54-44 for an amendment requiring 700 miles of fencing be completed by Dec. 31, 2010. Sponsoring Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., said officials claim 661 miles of fencing has been completed, but that includes vehicle barriers and single-layer fencing....