Ariz. Lawmaker Eyes 2011 Start of Border Fence

Updated: Saturday, 03 Sep 2011, 3:19 PM MST
Published : Saturday, 03 Sep 2011, 3:19 PM MST

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona legislator says a proposed additional border fence could start going up sooner rather than later.

State Sen. Steve Smith said he's in contact with a fencing company about possible donation or sale at a low price of several miles of welded wire fencing.

The Arizona Capitol Times reports that the Maricopa Republican said construction of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border could start this year -- if the fencing is donated.

The state has a fundraising campaign under way to raise money for border fencing as a result of enactment of legislation sponsored by Smith.

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