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Obamacare + immigration reform = Sorry, you’re screwed
ConservativeIntel.com ^ | 4/23/13 | David Freddoso

Posted on 04/23/2013 7:29:53 PM PDT by The Old Hoosier

Conservatives are familiar with the debate about immigration and the welfare state. There's nothing wrong with welcoming many more immigrants, many of them will argue, as long as they aren't going on the dole. Or alternatively, some will hold that as long as there's so much government dependency, we'd be crazy to increase immigration levels.

The Rubio immigration bill is mindful of this debate, and is suitably tough on newly legalized immigrants receiving benefits...But this creates an unintended consequence. If you're a low-skilled worker looking for a job, the combination of Obamacare and the Rubio bill could put you at a disadvantage in the labor market against newly legalized immigrants...

(Excerpt) Read more at conservativeintel.com ...


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: abortion; deathpanels; obamacare; zerocare

1 posted on 04/23/2013 7:29:53 PM PDT by The Old Hoosier
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To: The Old Hoosier

Sounds like the 8 Gangstas have got their boots on our throats and are going to shove this down our throats. La Raza wants this “immigration reform” bill really bad.


2 posted on 04/23/2013 7:33:04 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (How's YOUR "fundamental transformation" coming along? Mine isn't workin' out.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

So do the rats.

They will get 8 to 2 new voters.

It’s the end of the republicans and they are stupid enough to pass it. I just hope the house will kill it.


3 posted on 04/23/2013 7:38:40 PM PDT by cableguymn (The founding fathers would be shooting by now..)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

The question to ask is what’s in it for the leaders of this including La Raza? It certainly is not there to help people of any nationality.


4 posted on 04/23/2013 7:56:02 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...

Thanks The Old Hoosier.

Rand Paul calls on conservatives to embrace immigration reform
LATimes.com | March 19, 2013 | Michael A. Memoli
Posted on 04/21/2013 1:52:42 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3010596/posts

Ron Paul fans furious over Rand Paul’s drone flip-flop
Foreign Policy | April 23, 2013 | John Hudson
Posted on 04/23/2013 4:18:10 PM PDT by BfloGuy
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3011536/posts


5 posted on 04/23/2013 7:56:02 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Romney would have been worse, if you're a dumb ass.)
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To: freekitty

I think we need to follow the money.


6 posted on 04/23/2013 7:57:24 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (I got expelled from the "fundamental transformation" indoctrination center.)
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To: The Old Hoosier

I don’t believe the facts in the article are correct. While Blue Card or Visa immigrants are not eligible for benefits under Obamacare, they do count in the determination of number of employees toward the 50. Also, if an employee obtains coverage through an exchange and a penalty of $3,000 per employee is assessed the penalty is also paid for the immigrants even though they are not covered. So no benefit to hiring an immigrant except you don’t have to pay the employer’s share of FICA and FUTA.


7 posted on 04/23/2013 8:01:02 PM PDT by DirtyDawg (eat fruit)
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To: The Old Hoosier

I should set up a live web cam to show how we are being screwed.

I have them 2 doors down from me. Early 20’s, no job in the last several years, young kids, always have plenty of cigs, police called numerous times.

Don’t call me racis.

They are very white.

And... they do not care what you or me think of them.


8 posted on 04/23/2013 8:02:07 PM PDT by logitech (It is time.)
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To: The Old Hoosier; All

The states have never delegated to Congres via the Constitution the specific powers to regulate, tax and spend for either public healthcare or immigration purposes, both issues 10th Amendment protected state power issues.


9 posted on 04/23/2013 8:58:40 PM PDT by Amendment10
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To: The Old Hoosier
Under Rubio’s bill, the newly-legalized won’t even be eligible for Obamacare subsidies, let alone means-tested entitlements.

So there will be millions of illegals uninsured and using ERs like they are a private doctor - with taxpayers footing the bill. How is this a plus? And wasn't Obamacare supposed to eliminate this happening?
10 posted on 04/23/2013 10:24:20 PM PDT by yorkiemom
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To: cableguymn
It’s the end of the republicans and they are stupid enough to pass it. I just hope the house will kill it.

Hard to believe any R can be this stupid. But there are a lot of them that are, apparently.
11 posted on 04/23/2013 10:25:59 PM PDT by yorkiemom
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To: yorkiemom

not stupidity. Rino/Rats is what they are.


12 posted on 04/24/2013 3:08:43 PM PDT by cableguymn (The founding fathers would be shooting by now..)
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To: yorkiemom

Don’t worry.. Once “legalized” the push to make it “fair” by allowing them to vote and use the “safety net” will come in to play.


13 posted on 04/24/2013 3:29:54 PM PDT by cableguymn (The founding fathers would be shooting by now..)
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To: cableguymn

Fair - when the libs use that word, you know it is anything but fair.

And their safety net is what imprisons the rest of us. Socialism makes sure nobody gets a chance to get ahead.


14 posted on 04/24/2013 10:23:10 PM PDT by yorkiemom
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