LAS CRUCES - U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., will tour the international border this week with a congressional delegation that's studying border security in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.

"For too long, Democrats and Republicans in Washington have given lip-service to the disturbing situation at our borders," said Pearce, in a news release. "Their response has been inadequate and it is time to act. I look forward to joining my colleagues to see firsthand the changes we face along our borders."

The delegation, led by Rep. Phil Gingrey from Georgia, will tour border sites in El Paso before visiting Columbus to discuss border security with local ranchers, residents and business owners in a public hearing.

The group will also visit Playas, N.M., to review training methods for border security personnel.


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