Laura Keehner

Press Secretary, US Department of Homeland Security

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Press Secretary for the US Department of Homeland Security

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Late last week, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff  waived more than 30 environmental laws  to complete the fence on the Mexican border before the end of this year.

The Border Fence with Mexico: What's the Rush?

Late last week, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff waived more than 30 environmental laws to complete the fence on the Mexican border before the end of this year.

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