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At US border, era of fence-building, manpower 'surge' at an end

A strategy shift is under way at the US border patrol, with intelligence and risk to national security taking priority over adding more fences and additional manpower. Why the change?
Now, Arizona wants donations to build its own fence on Mexico border

A year ago, Arizona asked for donations to defend its immigration law in court. On July 20, fundraising began for a fence on the Mexico border. Donations have come from all 50 states.
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Arizona plans fence to stop immigration from Mexico - if Americans will pay for it

A new Arizona law green-lights a fence to stop illegal immigration across the state's southern border. But with state coffers empty, lawmakers are hoping that Americans will donate their own money and supplies to the fence's construction.
States rebel against Washington

The pushback against federal power began under Bush, but may now be accelerating.
Environmentalists send their wish list to Obama

Twenty-eight green groups compile 359 pages of suggestions, hoping for a green revival post-Bush.
In California, gay marriage fight heats up

Supporters of Proposition 8, which would outlaw the practice, nose ahead in polls.
In Colorado, an unlikely alliance against drilling

Plans to open up a swath of wilderness are bringing hunters and environmentalists together – and reshaping state politics.