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DHS Chief Slams Border Security Bill Calling It ‘Unworkable’

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

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DHS Chief Slams Border Security Bill Calling It ‘Unworkable’

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson. Photo: DHS

Border security legislation expected to be taken up by the House this week that prescribes specific technology solutions on a sector-by-sector basis along the nation’s southern border, requires the establishment of biometric exit systems at the busiest ports of entry within two years, and directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to have operational control over some parts of the southwest border in two years won’t work, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a statement Thursday night.“The bill is…

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