Fences, Sensors and Money

The Department of Homeland Security said it has plans to spend $12 billion next year on border and immigration programs. About $2 billion is targeted toward the Secure Border Initiative, which has been criticized by auditors as a risky, poorly planned venture that could cost taxpayers billions more than...

By Robert O'Harrow | February 1, 2008; 07:00 AM ET | Comments (12)