border-security

• Immigration: Republicans are likely to shift their focus to tougher border-security measures and away from fighting the DREAM Act, which failed in the Senate.

Congress Targets Spending Patrick O'Connor 2011

Next month's election could have big implications for Canada, which recently signed onto a joint border-security pact with the U.S. and has led industrialized nations in growth rate since the global financial crisis.

Canada's Felled Leader Has Chance for Big Win Nirmala Menon 2011

"SBInet cannot meet its original objective of providing a single, integrated border-security technology solution," Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a written statement.

Homeland Security Scraps Border Fence Keith Johnson 2011

Many activists again demanded the government expel the Israeli ambassador nearly a month after Israeli soldiers killed five Egyptian border-security officers in a cross-border clash with Palestinian militants.

Egypt Fears Erupt on Street, in Policy Matt Bradley 2011

Rather than withdrawing National Guard troops, the president ought to consider using them as a long-term tool to augment the nation's border-security strategy.

National Guard troops to leave Mexico border in June 2011

• Immigration: Republicans are likely to shift their focus to tougher border-security measures and away from fighting the DREAM Act, which failed in the Senate.

Republicans to Try to Set Agenda on a Range of Legislative Fronts 2011

The recent concern in Canada comes at a diplomatically sensitive time for Ottawa and Washington, with both hurrying to finalize a broad border-security and trade deal that President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have endorsed.

Canada Unhappy About 'Protectionist' Jobs Plan Paul Vieira 2011

Charles Schumer, above, and Ben Cardin, pictured below, were the only senators present for passage of a border-security bill on Thursday.

How to Fix a Dysfunctional Senate: Cut 98 Senators 2010

The Senate approved a $600 million border-security bill with only two senators present in the chamber.

What's News: World-Wide 2010

On Thursday, the chamber approved a $600 million border-security bill in 31 minutes, from opening gavel to final passage.

How to Fix a Dysfunctional Senate: Cut 98 Senators 2010