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Pbs Newshour: u.s. Puts Up Real Barriers to "Virtual Fence" Along Mexican Border

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The U. S. government had plans to build a "virtual fence" along the U. S.-Mexico border. Costs and other factors led to led to its replacement. This article highlights the financial and technical problems associated with the project and more cost-effective ways of securing the border. Educational resources are included. (2 April 2010)

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united states borders
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border crossing, border fence, border issues, borders, cross-border issues, virtual fence, homeland security, mexico-u.s. border, pbs, u.s. borders, securing u.s. borders, united states mexico border
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)