Homeland Security Will Waive Environmental Laws to Rush Border Wall Construction

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By Lorraine ChowAug 2, 2017, 9:59 am46 pts
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday it will exempt itself from having to comply with environmental and other laws to "ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads " near the U.S.-Mexico border south of San Diego, despite vehement objections from environmental groups that…

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