National Border Patrol Council: ‘Political Goals Took Precedence Over Actual Reforms’

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  The union representing Border Patrol agents expressed “serious concerns” about the new Senate bill because of its handling of security along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Washington Times reports. The National Border Patrol Council is most concerned with the inundation of 20,000 additional agents to protect the border – a major component of…

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James Comey Faces Tough Questions During Confirmation Battle During Confirmation Hearings

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com President Obama’s nominee for FBI director, James Comey, faces a tough confirmation battle over a host of controversial issues facing the agency. Comey, who served as deputy attorney general in President George W. Bush, is seeking Senate confirmation at a tough time for the FBI, reports The Hill. The Hill reports that…

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