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 buy , prepare Illinois prison for Guantanamo detainees . Lawmakers in both chambers vowed to block the funds , which could prevent detainee transfers . Republican : Obama should focus on helping Americans , not needs of extremists .