The Obama administration on Tuesday announced sharp increases in the number of federal agents and the use of technology along the border.
U.s. Taking Steps On Mexican Border To Control Violence
By BRIAN KNOWLTON and GINGER THOMPSON, New York Times
Tue, 03/24/2009 - 8:09am
Topics: barack obama mexico u.s.-mexico border violence
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