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Posted on Thu, Mar. 09, 2006
Ariz. orders help for border
Associated Press

PHOENIX - Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano yesterday ordered more National Guardsmen posted at the Mexican border to help stop illegal immigrants and curb related crimes.

National Guard troops have worked at the border since 1988, but Napolitano, a Democrat, signed an order authorizing commanders to station an unspecified number of additional troops there to help federal agents.

Once the funding is approved, the troops will monitor crossing points, assist with cargo inspection, and operate surveillance cameras, according to the order.

"They are not there to militarize the border," Napolitano said. "We are not at war with Mexico."

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