In an effort to stem the tide of illegal immigration coming up from Mexico, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the “Secure Fence Act of 2006,” which was signed by President Bush. The bill calls for the construction of about 700 miles of fencing along the Mexico-U.S. border.
Check out this interactive feature from the Associated Press on key issues facing the country and where the presidential candidates stand. Issues covered are: energy and gas; the economy; health care; the war in Iraq.