While telling the American people that national security is a priority in his administration

President Cuts Border Security in Proposed Budget

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 While telling the American people that national security is a priority in his administration, President Barack Obama submitted a 2011 budget proposal that includes cuts to U.S. border security.

The proposed budget cuts include a reduction in Border Patrol agents and a cut in the amount of money allocated for the so-called “virtual fence” on the U.S.-Mexico border, which critics claim is a pipe dream in lieu of a real border fence
In the midst of a firestorm over Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano’s failure to appear before a Congressional committee hearing, officials from her office confirmed the proposed cuts on Monday.Obama, Nancy Pelosi and others have been critical of agents going after illegal workers. This budget is going to be all smoke and mirrors. more here :