At least $800M spent for 53-mile border fence
WASHINGTON â Taxpayers have shelled out at least $15.1 million per mile for 53 miles of "virtual fence" built to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, more than 12 times the original estimate.
The federal government set aside $833 million for the fence of cameras, sensors and other barriers in 2007, ... Original article on : Taxpayers paid more, got less, waited longer for high-tech security along border with Mexico.