1.  Why is Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling for an investigation into the current staffing situation at U.S. border crossings?

2.  a) What is the role of the Government Accountability Office? (Visit the website at gao.gov/about/what.html for the answer.)
b) What specifically is Sen. Schumer asking the office to do?

3.  a) What concern does Senator Schumer share with labor unions?
b) Do you agree with his concern?  Why or why not?

4.  a) Under the USA Patriot Act, how many border agents are required to work at the Northern Border? 
b) How many agents short were they as of September 11, 2006?

5.  How important do you think it is to secure our borders?  Why?  Be specific.