Bush Seeks $10 Million for I-5 Checkpoint
President Bush’s proposed budget for 1991 seeks $10 million toward construction of a 16-lane border checkpoint on Interstate 5 at Camp Pendleton that would be part of the Administration’s plan to stem the influx of illegal drugs.
The money would be used to replace the current checkpoint, also in Camp Pendleton but near San Clemente, where local officials have complained about chases through their community to catch suspects.
The new checkpoint would also serve as a U.S. Border Patrol station.
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