Posted on 06/24/2007 9:08:20 AM PDT by do the dhue
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators pushing a new immigration policy appealed Sunday to wavering supporters ahead of renewed debate on securing the borders and dealing with 12 million undocumented immigrants.
A fragile compromise was pulled from the Senate in early June, then resurrected after bipartisan negotiations with the White House. The bill awaits a crucial test vote this week. With several senators distancing themselves from the proposal, the outcome was too close to call.
"We'll see if between the two parties we have 60 votes" needed to keep the bill moving toward a final vote, said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
The measure would tighten borders, require workplace verification and create a guest worker program. It also would lay out a way by which the estimated 12 million people illegally in the U.S. could gain legal status and work toward citizenship.
President Bush long has advocated an immigration overhaul. On Saturday, he urged lawmakers to "summon the courage" to support what could be the last major legislative achievement of his presidency. "The status quo is unacceptable," he said in his weekly radio address.
But he faces dissension from fellow Republicans who demand better border security and oppose any policy that suggests amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
(Excerpt) Read more at breakingnews.nypost.com ...
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
14% job approval is not low enough.
I want to get it down to within the margin of error.
Beating the proverbial dead horse. Contact your Senator and tell them to stop f**king around with our national security.
Just too delicious not to compliment you!!! I’m still chuckling . . . Penny
We have legislation that says we can build 854 miles of fence (wall) right now. Congress won't fund it.
We have laws that say we can hire more border security agents. Congress wont do it.
We have laws that say businesses can not hire illegals, but it is only enforced in token gestures.
Why should we expect them to fund and enforce any new law that Congress passes and the President signs?
"Pay no attention to attention to that man behind the curtain!"
I think that is probably closer to negative 14%.
Just say NO to Illegal Alien Amnesty!! Keep calling!! It’s NOT OVER!!
U.S. Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121
U.S. House switchboard: (202) 225-3121
White House comments: (202) 456-1111
Find your House Rep.: http://www.house.gov/writerep
Find your US Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
By Jon Ward - THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Conservative leaders among House Republicans say that President Bush's upcoming showdown with them on immigration could threaten support for the Iraq war as well as for the president's other top policy goals.
"The White House should keep in mind that if they have a direct confrontation with House Republicans on [immigration], it could affect the vote on the Iraq appropriation in September," said Rep. Peter T. King, New York Republican. "It will not affect me. I intend to stand by the president. But I do think it is something they should keep in mind for other Republicans who are borderline."
Mr. King last week introduced legisla Mr. King last week introduced legislation that would focus on border security while eliminating many of the guest-worker and path-to-citizenship provisions in the Senate proposal, which he called an "amnesty bill."
Rep. Adam H. Putnam, Florida Republican, warned that a lackluster immigration bill could do "irreparable harm" to House Republican support for the president.
"If the president makes it clear he'll sign any immigration bill that gets to his desk, no matter what it looks like, then it certainly will do more harm than good," said Mr. Putnam, who as chairman of the House Republican Conference is the third-ranking House Republican.
Mr. Putnam said that a speech by Mr. Bush in Glynco, Ga., last month — which the president's conservative base perceived as harsh criticism of its opposition to the immigration bill — was a "major step backwards." ...
It certainly is, but amnesty is not the answer..
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855496/posts
The new York Post has this listed as breaking news and head line. Why is did you remove it from breaking news? We need folks to see it, read it, and discuss it.
http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynamic/fronts/HOME?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME
USA has been invaded by 12 million illegals! Help someone!
Elected officials help!
Note the author.
You mean the "status quo" created in part by the Executive Branch refusing to fix border security for 6 years after 9/11?
I have found that email addresses to senators and their aids are no longer working when they did previously. Guess they blocked me since I have been emailing almost every day! Either that or they just are not accepting any emails now. Anyone else having this happen?
Here is what is in S. 1348 as summarized by the Congressional Research Service:
S.1348
Title: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 5/9/2007) Cosponsors (4)
Related Bills: S.1639
Latest Major Action: 6/7/2007 Senate floor actions. Status: Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the bill was not invoked [Record Vote Number 204] entered in Senate.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements and a biometric entry-exit system, document integrity, and mandatory detention of aliens apprehended at or between ports of entry; (4) Central American gangs; (5) cooperation with Mexico; (6) National Guard support on the southern border; and (7) extension of the Western Hemisphere travel initiative.
Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2007 - Authorizes a border relief grant program for a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency in a county: (1) no more than 100 miles from a U.S. border with Canada or Mexico; or (2) more than 100 miles from any such border but which is a high impact area.
Sets forth interior enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) alien terrorists; (2) alien street gang members; (3) illegal entry and reentry; (4) passport and immigration fraud; (5) criminal aliens; (6) voluntary departure; (7) detention and alternatives; (8) criminal penalties; (9) alien smuggling; (10) tribal lands security; (11) state and local enforcement of immigration laws; (12) expedited removal; (13) alien protection from sex offenders; and (14) the justice prisoner and alien transfer system.
Makes it unlawful to knowingly hire, recruit, or refer for a fee an unauthorized alien.
Establishes in the Treasury the Employer Compliance Fund.
Provides for additional worksite and fraud detection personnel.
Provides for a report examining the impacts of the current and proposed annual grants of legal status, including immigrant and nonimmigrant status, along with the current level of illegal immigration, on U.S. infrastructure and quality of life.
Establishes a temporary guest worker program (H-2C visa). Provides: (1) that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) shall determine H-2C eligibility; (2) for a three-year admission with one additional three-year extension; (3) issuance of H-4 nonimmigrant visas for accompanying or following spouse and children; (4) for U.S. worker protection; (5) for implementation of an alien employment management system; and (6) establishment of a Temporary Worker Task Force.
Expands the S-visa (witness/informant) classification.
Limits the L-visa (intracompany transfer) classification.
Expands the visas waiver program to include on a probationary basis a European Union (EU) country that is assisting the United States in Afghanistan or Iraq and whose participation does not compromise U.S. law enforcement interests.
Fairness in Immigration Litigation Act of 2007 - Sets forth provisions respecting remedies for immigration legislation.
Sets forth backlog reduction provisions respecting: (1) family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant levels; (2) country limits; (3) immigrant visa allocations; (4) minor children; (5) shortage occupations; (6) student and advanced degree visas; (7) children of Filipino World War II veterans; (8) powerline workers; (9) aliens of extraordinary artistic ability; and (10) Haitian children.
Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007 or the SKIL Act of 2007 - Exempts from the annual H-1B (specialty occupation) visa cap an alien who has: (1) earned a master’s or higher degree from an accredited U.S. university; or (2) been awarded a medical specialty certification based on post-doctoral training and experience in the United States.
Revises certain: (1) student visa provisions; and (2) labor certification provisions.
Prohibits immigration application approval until background and security checks have been completed and any fraud allegations have been resolved.
Hurricane Katrina Victims Immigration Benefits Preservation Act - Authorizes special immigration status, and related benefits, for qualifying aliens who died, were disabled, or lost employment as a direct result of Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, and for certain of their family members.
Immigrant Accountability Act of 2007 - Provides permanent resident status adjustment for a qualifying illegal alien (and the spouse and children of such alien) who has been in the United States for five years and employed (with exceptions) for specified periods of time.
Authorizes mandatory departure and immigrant or nonimmigrant reentry for a qualifying illegal alien who has been present and employed in the United States since January 7, 2004. Establishes a three-year mandatory departure status, and sets forth immigration prohibitions and penalties for failure to depart or delayed departure.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a state impact assistance grant program to provide health and education services to noncitizens.
Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007, or AgJOBS Act of 2007 - Establishes a pilot program (Blue Card program) for adjustment to permanent resident status of qualifying agricultural workers who have worked in the United States during the two-year period ending December 31, 2005, and have been employed for specified periods of time subsequent to enactment of this Act.
Revises the H-2A (temporary agricultural worker) program.
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 or the DREAM Act of 2007 - Eliminates denial of an unlawful alien’s eligibility for higher education benefits based on state residence unless a U.S. national is similarly eligible without regard to such state residence. Authorizes cancellation of removal and adjustment to conditional permanent resident status of certain alien students who are long-term U.S. residents.
Sets forth the conditions for a six-year conditional permanent resident status.
Authorizes the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, to award grants to qualified nonprofit community organizations to educate and support nonprofit agencies, immigrant communities, and other interested entities regarding the provisions of this Act.
Strengthening American Citizenship Act of 2007 - Directs: (1) the Chief of the Office of Citizenship of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide grants to assist legal U.S. residents who declare an intent to apply for citizenship in the United States to meet naturalization requirements; and (2) the Secretary to establish an American citizenship grant program for qualified entities to provide civics, history, and English classes to promote the patriotic integration of prospective citizens.
Authorizes the Secretary of State to award a grant to a U.S. land grant university to establish a university-based Mexican rural poverty mitigation program.
Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) additional DHS and Department of Justice immigration personnel; and (2) the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - Provides that fingerprints provided by a qualifying individual at the time of military enlistment shall satisfy naturalization fingerprint requirements.
Requires the Secretary to establish a toll-free naturalization assistance telephone number for Armed Forces members and their families.
State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act - Provides state courts grants to assist individuals with limited English proficiency to access and understand court proceedings, and allocates funds for a related court interpreter technical assistance program.
Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act - Provides for: (1) a port of entry infrastructure assessment study; (2) a national land border security plan; (3) a port of entry technology demonstration program; and (4) expansion the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism programs along the northern and southern borders.
September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act - Provides permanent resident status adjustment or cancellation of removal and permanent resident status adjustment for a qualifying alien who was on September 10, 2001, the wife, child, or dependent son or daughter of a lawful nonimmigrant alien who died as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.
Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) noncitizen Armed Forces membership; (2) surveillance programs, including aerial and unmanned aerial surveillance; (3) a Northern Border Prosecution Initiative; (4) reimbursement of Southern Border State and county prosecutors for prosecuting federally initiated drug cases; (5) screening of municipal waste; (6) border security on federal land; and (7) parole and status adjustment relief for qualifying widows and orphans.
Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance Grant Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary to award initial entry, status adjustment, and citizenship assistance grants to qualifying community-based organizations.
Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to extend the travel document plan deadline.
States that English is the national language of the United States. Requires the government to preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language of the United States.
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Office of Internal Corruption Investigation.
Directs the Secretary to adjust to permanent resident status specified asylee applicants who are members of a persecuted religious minority.
Intercountry Adoption Reform Act of 2007 or the ICARE Act - Establishes an Office of Intercountry Adoptions within the Department of State to be headed by the Ambassador at Large for Intercountry Adoptions.
Sets forth Office functions, including: (1) approval of family to adopt (divided into U.S. regions); (2) child adjudication; (3) family services; (4) international policy development; and (5) administration and enforcement.
Revises provisions for automatic citizenship for children born outside the United States, including adopted children.
Establishes a nonimmigrant W-visa for an adoptable child coming to the United States for adoption by a U.S. citizen and spouse jointly or by an unmarried U.S. citizen at least 25 years of age who has been approved by the Office of International Adoption of the Department of State.
Sets forth adoption-related enforcement and penalty provisions.
According to http://thomas.loc.gov/ do a 'bill number' search "s. 1639". And when you are done, go back and do a search on "s. 1348"
Beck is right.
Hopefully it doesn't get that far and this stinker is killed in the Senate.
Agreed. Beck is right on with what he said per the situation. Won't post it, but completely agree.
(topic shift)
One of organizations opposing this amnesty has a complete list of Email addys for staff members of the senate/congress. I thought I put it in my "Favorite list" for websites, but can't find it now. Anyone else have it?
Coded cover for those cowards that will vote for cloture and then against the bill
Well, if this is an emergency and Congress can not come to terms, then fund and enforce the new laws. Wait and see how the current laws effect the situation. Make an assessment and repeal and/or make new law if necessary.
Amazing. W is still digging.
Here is the link:
http://www.outsourcecongress.org/outsource/congress/schstaffers.html
>>The new bill is S1639 .
Note the author.<<
The title is “Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007.”
I guess this announces how they are going to try to sell it? Is the word “comprehensive” losing its charisma to the extent that it does not belong in the title?
I think I saw some recent poll that 98% don’t want the bill. Makes me want to investigate why the Congress and Senate are so for this when no one else is?
Follow the money my friend.
Here is the proof:
So now even amnesty is “for the chilldruunnn.” Namecalling didn’t work, fearmongering didn’t work and empty promises didn’t work, so now they’ll try insipid appeals to emotionality.
“It certainly is, but amnesty is not the answer..”
What is the answer and how much is it going to cost?
I haven’t heard any congresscritter tell me that yet.
you will see:
Information on the bill, S. 1348, can be found at
http://thomas.loc.gov
Why, President Bush, I'm surprised at you. I've always thought you were a straight shooter. Tell it like it is. No foolin' around. Etc.
Maybe you'd like to think for awhile about what you said and maybe modify it a little? Maybe something like,
"Due to my administration's willful neglect at enforcing laws that are already on the books, we have a real immigration mess. Clearly, the status quo is unacceptable. You have my solemn promise that my administration is turning over a new leaf with regard to illegal immigration."We will aggressively enforce existing laws while seeking new laws that increase employer penalties for hiring illegal aliens. We'll find and deport illegal aliens in our jails and prisons. We'll built the promised fence.
"And, finally, I am immediately issuing a full pardon for Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean."
S.1639
Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)
S 1639 PCS
Calendar No. 208
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1639
To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 18, 2007
Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/F?c110:1:./temp/~c110QqOLpx:e0:
see above
I meant for post 19 to go to you
Yes, and in his Saturday bullcrap radio speech, El Presidente repeated that infuriating comment...”they’re just doing the jobs that Americans won’t do.”
Bullshiite.
HEAR HEAR
Eamail addresses - here ya go:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1854715/posts?page=13#13
They’re trying to sell something the American people don’t want! Its that simple.
whahahaha why what makes you say such a thing gsg?....aint this amnesty bull the prettiest little pink lipsticked pig you ever seen the libs turn loose on the citizenry? dont look now but looks the majority of us real americans can identify a pig, lipstick or no lipstick
bwhahhaahaah
god bless sen. sessions and all like him.
Thank you {** blushing **}
“Pay no attention to attention to that man behind the curtain!”
‘a path to legal citizenship.....ark ark ark ark ark.....a path to a 2 trillion dollar social spending spreee...the libs are drooling!
We have law that says 854 miles.
and I can not tell if this is in addition to the 700 miles, or if it is part of the 700 miles:
(A) installed along the international land border between the United States and Mexico as of the date of the certification under this subsection, at least--
(i) 300 miles of vehicle barriers;
(ii) 370 miles of fencing; and
(iii) 105 ground-based radar and camera towers;
“And, finally, I am immediately issuing a full pardon for Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean
AND lets throw in SCOOTER LIBBEY for good measure.
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. (Proverbs 26:11)
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