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Contact:
Press Secretary
Mollie Schall
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Phone:
713-682-8828
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Date:
11/13/08
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| Border Fence Update |
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In 2006, Congressman Culberson supported the Secure Fence Act that authorized construction of 700 miles of double-layer reinforced fencing along the southwest border as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, ground sensors, satellites, radar, and cameras for border surveillance. Here is an update on the construction of the fence as of October 31, 2008:
Miles completed:
217.5 miles Pedestrian Fence
160.0 miles Vehicle Fence
Miles currently under contract:
141.0 miles Pedestrian Fence under contract
141.2 miles Vehicle Fence under contract
Miles left to build under contract:
5.1 miles of Primary Pedestrian Fence
11.1 miles of Vehicle Fence
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