New Border Patrol Uniforms Made in Mexico

[longknife]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approved uniform contracts with an apparel company that produces most of its garments in Mexico, reportsCNS News:

The latest contract with the company was awarded on Dec. 20, 2012, to
make “uniform and insignia items” for the CBP at an estimated cost of $6,157,997.57, and a ceiling of $8 million.

The CBP, which is responsible for protecting America’s borders, told CNSNews.com that items from VF Imagewear, a subsidiary of VF Corporation, are manufactured in a number of locations, “including Mexico.” […]

(continue at the Free Beacon) New Border Patrol Uniforms Made in Mexico | Washington Free Beacon

 

[SteadyMercury]

We interrupt our regularly scheduled complaining about government overspending, waste, and inefficiencies to report CBP is buying uniforms that might be purchased more cheaply since made in Mexico..... now back to your program.

 

[blastoff]

The government could have had a "made in USA" clause in the contract if it wanted.

 

[TheOldSchool]

Now they're takin our jobs without even crossing the border!!!

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[tjvh]

New Border Patrol Uniforms Made in Mexico?
So they are made by the same people who would have made them here...

 

[tjvh]

We interrupt our regularly scheduled complaining about government overspending, waste, and inefficiencies to report CBP is buying uniforms that might be purchased more cheaply since made in Mexico..... now back to your program.

Romney's ball caps... Well that's an entirely different story.

 

[RoadVirus]

Nevermind the jobs issue. This is a National Security issue. Do i need to even spell out the specifics of that argument?