U.S. Border Security
“Sequestration,” a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013.
Witnesses testified on border and maritime security challenges and metrics for measuring progress. Topics included defining when a border wa… read more
Witnesses testified on border and maritime security challenges and metrics for measuring progress. Topics included defining when a border was secure, technology, operational control, immigration, and the possible impact of budget sequestration.
“Sequestration,” a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. close
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Kevin McAleenan Assistant Commissioner (Acting) U.S. Customs and Border Protection->Office of Field Operations
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