Obama to Seek $2 Billion to Curb Influx of Child Immigrants

President Barack Obama is seeking $2 billion in emergency funds to curb the influx of women and children fleeing Central America and illegally entering the United States. In addition, Obama will seek greater authority for U.S. immigration officials to speed up the deportation of children caught crossing from countries such as Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the official said. The request will mark a dramatic increase in Obama's attempt to gain control of a chaotic scene on the...

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