Bush Signs Mexican Trucks Restrictions Into Law

President Bush has signed a bill into law setting restrictions on the government’s pilot program to allow Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways, the Associated Press reported.

The measure signed Friday, which was included in a $120 billion Iraq war spending bill, includes requirements such as a certification from the Department of Transportation’s inspector general that safety and inspection requirements be met before the pilot program can begin, AP said.

DOT had wanted to start a one-year pilot this year, and if successful, fully open the border to Mexican trucks.

The House passed a measure earlier this month by a 411-3 vote that would delay the plan until certain safety requirements were met.

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