Weekly Editorial - February 10, 2005
1. Describe Mr. Jeffrey's concern with President Bush's proposed homeland security budget. (What did President Bush authorize through the law he signed that his new budget does not actually cover in full? What areas will most of the budget go to?)
2. Does President Bush's budget give you a feeling of confidence or concern? Explain your answer. Are increases in the number of border patrol agents (as well as ICE agents and detentions beds) necessary to our safety? Explain your answer.
3. Will President Bush fulfill the request for full funding by the five House members? Explain your answer. Read the last sentence of this article. Do you agree? Explain your answer.