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Border construction paused at Big Bend National Park after public outcry
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− Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott says he is "pausing all construction activity" on President Trump's wall in Big Bend National Park, ahead of a visit to the area this week.
+ Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott says he is "pausing all construction activity" on border infrastructure in Big Bend National Park, ahead of a visit to the area this week.
− Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott says he is "pausing all construction activity" on President Trump's wall in Big Bend National Park, ahead of a visit to the area this week.
+ Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott says he is "pausing all construction activity" on border infrastructure in Big Bend National Park, ahead of a visit to the area this week.