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NEWS/HOME  AROUND THE BAY  AROUND THE REPUBLIC  AMERICAS & BEYOND  BUSINESS NEWS  TECHNOLOGY NEWS  WEIRD NEWS  EDITORIALS  ENTERTAINMENT  VALLARTA LIVING  PV REAL ESTATE  TRAVEL / OUTDOORS  HEALTH / BEAUTY  SPORTS  DAZED & CONFUSED  PHOTOGRAPHY  CLASSIFIEDS  READERS CORNER  BANDERAS NEWS TEAM Free Newsletter!			Americas & Beyond  532 National Guard Troops Now Serving as Extra Eyes and Ears at Arizona Border Associated Press go to original October 02, 2010 The troops do not have the power to detain illegal immigrants or anyone else but are carrying guns for self-defense. They are acting as extra eyes and ears for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Share Phoenix — The National Guard says 532 troops are now stationed at the Arizona-Mexico border under President Obama's plan to boost security along the border. The first of the troops began being deployed on Aug. 30. The National Guard said Friday that all 532 troops allocated to Arizona under Obama's plan are now stationed at the border. The troops do not have the power to detain illegal immigrants or anyone else but are carrying guns for self-defense. They are acting as extra eyes and ears for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Obama ordered 1,200 National Guard troops along the entire U.S.-Mexico border in May. Tell a Friend • Site Map • Print this Page • Email Us • Top

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