In the briefest of sessions and without the slightest bit of the usual acromony in the Senate chamber these days, members unanimously approved a $600 million border enhancement bill Thursday (8/12/2010) that increases the boots on the ground at the US border with Mexico. 1000 more Border Patrol Agents and 250 Customs and Border Protection Officers, as well as the deployment of unmanned surveillance drones. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) was the Bill's author, with help from Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD). The Bill itself is not without some controversy, however, despite it's overwelming Congressional approval. The Bill now heads to the Presidents desk for his signature. added by: thetrimsmith
