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November 11th 04, 06:33 PM

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:56:06 -0500, (Twistedhed)
wrote:

"A secure and efficient border is key to our economic security." –
Bush, 9/9/02
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While Bush did hold a photo-op to sign legislation promising more
INS/Border Patrol staff and facilities, his budget provided no
additional money for this. Additionally, in August of 2004, Bush vetoed
$6.25M for promised pay upgrades for Border Patrol agents. Additionally,
he vetoed ALL $39 million for the Container Security Initiative.
His 2004 Budget slashed total "Border and Transportation Security" by
$284 million.

Yet, in order to illustrate the heavy spending by the Bush
administration, it has been claimed by his detractors, that Bush has
not vetoed a single piece of spending legislation. So which is it? Has
Bush indeed refused to veto any spending package, or are the above
claims correct?

In either case, someone has lied on the other side of the fence.

Some solid sources would certainly make the case a bit clearer.

Dave
"Sandbagger"