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Boosts overall spending to secure the Homeland. 10.7-percent growth Government-wide compared to 2008. Within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), spending will increase by 7.6 percent compared to 2008.
Strengthening Border Security, Interior Enforcement, and Immigration Services
Increases Border Patrol agents. Nearly $500 million for 2,200 new Border Patrol agents, to accomplish the Presidents goal of more than doubling the size of the Border Patrolfrom approximately 9,000 agents to 20,000 agentssince September 11, 2001.
Builds SBInet. Funding to ensure $2 billion over two years to continue to construct the most effective mix of current and next generation technology, as well as additional miles of fencing and other infrastructure to protect the border.
Supports the Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy. The increased 2009 investments by the Department in personnel and technology will enable DHS and partner agencies to capitalize on an array of intelligence and information sharing programs to much more effectively confront all border threats.
Provides additional detention beds. 1,000 new detention beds, bringing the total number to 33,000 beds, to ensure the continuation of catch and return.
Partners with State and local law enforcement. Expands the 287(g) program to improve coordination and provide assistance and training in immigration law for State and local law enforcement officials.
Budget FY 2009 - Department of Homeland Security
I see you didn't respond to this, Lumpy!
Just thought I should study up a bit.. this is interesting..
An ambitious, $6.7 billion government project to secure nearly the entire Mexican border with a "virtual fence" of cameras, ground sensors and radar is in jeopardy after a string of technical glitches and delays.
Having spent $672 million so far with little to show for it, Washington has ordered a reassessment of the whole idea. The outlook became gloomier this week when President Barack Obama proposed cutting $189 million from the venture.
Ultimately, the project could be scaled back dramatically, with the government installing virtual fences along a few segments of the nation's 2,000-mile southern boundary but dropping plans for any further expansion, officials said.
Border Fence Plagued by Glitches, Long Delays - ABC News