'Green' red tape said to hinder Border Patrol

From the Washington Times.com - By Stephen Dinan - Environmental red tape has at times ensnared the U.S. Border Patrol's efforts to gain control of parts of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a draft government report that found agents sometimes take a back seat to protecting endangered species in the Southwest's national parks and forests. "This report reveals shocking details that illustrate how U.S. so-called "environmental" policies are contributing to the ongoing crime and violence along the southern U.S.-Mexico border," said Rep. Rob Bishop, Utah Republican, who posted the draft report on his congressional website Friday. Read more

'Green' red tape said to hinder Border Patrol