Texas congressman to tour Arizona border

Posted: Mar 25, 2011 1:05 PM
Updated: Mar 25, 2011 1:11 PM


TUCSON - The office of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be hosting U.S. Rep. Ted Poe of Texas as he tours Southern Arizona to review border security issues with ranchers and Border Patrol officials.

Rep. Poe plans to discuss the issue of communication in isolated areas near the border, a major concern to Arizona Ranchers, according to a release from Giffords' office.

Poe worked closely with Rep. Giffords last year, drafting a bipartisan resolution that enabled National Guard troops to be deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border, Giffords' office says.

Officials say that while in Arizona, Poe will meet with ranchers and tour the border with them so he can hear their security concerns. Poe will also meet with Sue Krentz, the widow of Rob Krentz, the Arizona rancher who was murdered one year ago.

Poe will also meet with Border Patrol agents in the Douglas area, and will observe night operations in the Tucson Sector.

News 4 has a crew following Poe during his visit in Arizona - stay tuned to News 4 Tucson this evening for a full report.

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