US Senate passes bill to build Mexican border fence

WASHINGTON -- The Senate last night passed a bill to create a 700-mile fence along the Mexican border, a plan lawmakers said will prevent illegal immigrants -- and potential terrorists -- from crossing undetected into the United States. (Full article: 1106 words)

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