Congress also engaged in one of the most important debates we could hope to have as far as our national security is concerned. that of enhancing the security of our borders. This years Homeland Security Appropriations Act provides unprecedented funding to protect our borders from those who wish to enter illegally. This year we passed more than $31 billion in new budget authority for the Department of Homeland Security. increasing border security accounts. providing an additional 1.000 border patrol agents. and providing more 220 detention beds. Among the most highprofile issues of the year were the nominations. hearings. and thus far one confirmation for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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