The Week -
7 Jan 2019 05:14

On Sunday, Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russell Vought sent congressional leaders a letter requesting $5 billion for a "steel barrier on the Southwest border," saying the White House believes a "physical barrier -- wall -- creates an enduring capability that helps field personnel stop, slow down, and/or contain illegal entries." The Trump administration also asked for $800 million for "urgent humanitarian needs." Negotiations to end the partial government shutdown, now more th...
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