The Justice Department budget for 2011 unveiled Monday calls for about $ 172 million for the federal government to acquire and renovate the state-owned prison in Thomson , Illinois , and another $ 66 million to eventually staff and equip it . Obama asks for $ 230 million to expand , prepare Illinois prison for Guantanamo detainees . Lawmakers in both chambers vowed to freeze the funds , which could prevent future transfers . Republican : Obama wants focus on ordinary Americans , not needs of society .
Obama asks for $ 230 million to expand , prepare Illinois prison for Guantanamo detainees . Lawmakers in both chambers vowed to freeze the funds , which could prevent future transfers . Republican : Obama wants focus on ordinary Americans , not needs of society .