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Thirteen percent up. That may have something to do with an improving economy and a perception south of the border of two things, one, that there is a job market, and two, that sequestration is having an effect on your operations.

Context

McCain discusses the increase in border apprehensions linked to the economy and sequestration effects.

03/13/2013

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