U-TURN: Bush To Hold Public Signing Ceremony For Border Fence Bill

Congress yesterday sent the bill to build 700 miles of fencing on the U.S.-Mexico border to President Bush, who will sign it in a ceremony Thursday morning in the White House Roosevelt Room. The decision to have a public ceremony is a reversal for the Bush administration, which had appeared reluctant to tie itself so publicly to the enforcement-only measure. Although Mr. Bush had committed to signing the bill, aides had said consistently over the past few weeks there would not be a signing ceremony. But Republicans in Congress had demanded a public signing, with leaders saying the bill is a major accomplishment that will help their re-election prospects.

	Bush Signs U.S.-Mexico Border Fence Bill	Associated Press	Thu Oct 26	6
	Bush Signs U.S.-Mexico Border Fence Bill	Associated Press	Thu Oct 26	11
	Bush signs border-fence bill, insists more is needed	The Houston Chronicle	Fri Oct 27	0