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Bill proposes hiring more produce inspectors at border checkpoints

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By Andrew Boven

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
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Longer wait times at border produce checkpoints means extra expenses for produce companies. A proposed bill asks the government to pay for more inspectors at the border for a smoother delivery. However, one lawmaker said the proposal is a misguided attempt to curb illegal immigration. Cronkite News reporter Andrew Boven has more.

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