that i represent is rural. it is remote. and so we have different needs and resources. and one of those large needs is personnel along the border. we have a hard time retaining border patrol agents for example and we don t have the resources that we need in terms of sufficient internet to process claims and transportation and even health care. so we need to make sure that we have have this this investment along our most remote stretches the border go ahead did. think i another opportunity for oversight is making sure we have an agency that is adapting to changing circumstances as we see different trends in immigration and migration and people presenting at the border as well as attempting to avoid detection. certainly in the possibilities that this administration has been looking for, more money, right? more money for more barrier/fence/steel slats. what is the amount of money you think is needed?
do we have? well, we know that we know this is a deal in principle. everything needs to be written down on paper and agreed to by all sides before it s agreed know is that the four top appropriators that met this afternoon, met this evening to come to a deal, came to some numbers they think everybody can agree to and that the white house can agree to as well. that includes 1.3 $1.375 billion for a border barrier. now, that would include new fencing, like steel slats and other existing technology but it will not include anything it is going to specifically exclude the idea of creating a concrete wall like president trump has initially said and that he has moved away from that. he has been saying steel slats, but the idea is this would fund enough for about 55 new miles of barrier. again, it would not be for a concrete wall. there would be some restrictions
what more specific information do we have? well, we know that we know this is a deal in principle. everything needs to be written down on paper and agreed to by all sides before it s agreed know is that the four top appropriators that met this afternoon, met this evening to come to a deal, came to some numbers they think everybody can agree to and that the white house can agree to as well. that includes 1.3 $1.375 billion for a border barrier. now, that would include new fencing, like steel slats and other existing technology but it will not include anything it is going to specifically exclude the idea of creating a concrete wall like president trump has initially said and that he has moved away from that. he has been saying steel slats, but the idea is this would fund enough for about 55 new miles of barrier. again, it would not be for a
oh, there s more to come. there is more to come. let s go to what we do know about that border security deal. congressional negotiators announced last night they have reached an agreement in principle to prevent another shutdown at the end of the week. the deal would provide more money for bored ader security b does he not include any funds to build new walls along the southern border. so he does he not get his wall. huh. multiple sources say the dal includ deal includes $1.4 billion for border barrier enhancements, like steel slats. and democrats drop their demand to limit the number of people who can be detained by immigration enforcement but put a limit on the number of beds for detained immigrants. lawmakers are hoping president trump gets on board with the
the new york times peter baker. a lot going on, 2 for 0, and that s what he s saying for his people, we are strong are together. where did i hear that? that didn t work. organization, it goes along with i m with her. maybe that will be the next one. lawmakers say they have reached another agreement to avoid another shutdown. it does not include any fund to build new walls along the southern border. multiple sources tell nbc news that the deal includes nearly $1.54 billion for 55 miles of border barrier enhancements, like steel slats and other existing technologies.