Posted on 02/07/2007 12:22:43 AM PST by NapkinUser
NORTH COUNTY -- U.S. Rep. Brian Bilbray has been named chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus, a group that is dominated by Republican members of Congress.
The 91-member organization lobbies Congress for changes to the nation's immigration policies and was formed in 1999 by a conservative congressman and illegal immigration opponent, Tom Tancredo, R-Colo.
Congressional caucuses are made up of members of Congress who share common legislative objectives. The rules of the U.S. House of Representatives govern their actions.
Bilbray, R-Solana Beach, who is succeeding Tancredo as chairman, said in a Tuesday news release: "I hope to expand the Immigration Reform Caucus to include lawmakers from both parties who share our commitment to address illegal immigration in America," Bilbray stated.
"This site will be moving to a new location, as Congressman Tancredo has handed over the reigns of the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus to Congressman Bilbray."
Go Bilbray!
I don't live in the 50th district, but I'm close. (I live in Oceanside/ Camp Pendleton). Well... I can pretend that I got to vote for him. :D
I'm sorry, but I don't trust him.
Why did they dump Tancredo?
"I hope to expand the Immigration Reform Caucus to include lawmakers from both parties who share our commitment to address illegal immigration in America," Bilbray stated."
Yes, getting a bunch of Dims on board will definately help the situation. (sarc)
"Why did they dump Tancredo?"
They didn't. Tancredo handed it over. I don't think Tancredo plans to run again for his U.S. house seat, so he just wanted to pass it on now.
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