Posted on 03/18/2011 6:13:04 PM PDT by dragnet2
Arizona activists and politicians hailed as a victory the state Senate's rejection of five additional anti-immigrant measures.
Phoenix Democrat Steve Gallardo said before a plenary session of the Senate that these bills do nothing but damage Arizona's economy
The lawmaker said that he doesn't want hospital staff and public school teachers turned into potential immigration agents.
Breaking with their party, several Republican senators voted with Democrats to defeat a series of five bills that, among other measures, would have made it a misdeameanor to drive without a license in Arizona.
One of these Republican senators was Steve Yarborough, who thought the state legislature should focus on solving the budget problem and boosting the economy.
Two of the bills that were voted down aimed at denying automatic citizenship to the U.S.-born children of undocumented aliens.
The state Senate also voted against bill SB1070 for its stipulation that a family may not live in state-subsidized housing unless all of its members can prove their legal immigration status - it also would bar undocumented students from attending state colleges and universities.
"This bipartisan victory testifies to the power of cooperation - we have to work with both parties to achieve a better Arizona for everyone," Petra Falcon, director of the Promise Arizona organization, said.
Early this week, owners and executives of large businesses in Arizona sent a letter to state lawmakers asking them to throw these bills
Arizona grabbed national attention last July when SB1070 was enacted, though a federal judge has blocked enforcement
State Senate leader Russell Pearce, a Republican, expressed disappointment after Thursday's vote.
Pearce, sponsor of both SB1070 and SB1611, insisted Arizonans support anti-immigration measures by a margin of 3-1, though he did not cite any specific poll.
(Excerpt) Read more at latino.foxnews.com ...
Gosh, I guess we have to go to whitey.foxnews.com for the American side of the story?
Mexican Asylum Seekers Form Coalition in Texas
Immigration attorneys and immigrant-rights groups in the Texas border city of El Paso said they have formed a coalition aimed at providing greater support for asylum seekers facing a hurdle-ridden application process.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2691128/posts
So, is it OK for anyone to drive without a license or insurance in Arizona, or do only illegal immigrants get a free pass?
Sounds like it’s time to broom out a few RINOs.
“One of these Republican senators was Steve Yarborough, who thought the state legislature should focus on solving the budget problem and boosting the economy. “
The “fiscal”(only) conservatives strike again.
where is caucasian.foxnews.com ?
The American side of the story is not allowed...
Why I never dial into the FOX or CNN state run and orchestrated bull sh*t.
So - Law abiding Arizonans should submit to the licensing "requirement" because...?
And, where does all this leave any requirement to carry insurance...is it now optional?
Spit*
Profits regardless of consequences will leave America dead on the floor.
There -that's now a true headline.
All RINO's need to be expunged from the party. You can not have a Republic without enforcing the border controls and subsequent laws that define the very existence of the Republic.
Meanwhile, breaking news column is filled with multiple articles of Libya news bull sh*t......lol
Hey, admin moderator, there is only 3 or 4 Libya breaking stories in breaking news now...I'm sure we can find 2 or 3 more Libya stories to jam in there.
Maybe sent this U.S. story to chat to make room for more Libya news....lol
Sounds like we can no longer afford Chamber of Commerce types in the Republican party.
They aren't RINOs.
Frankly, we don't need their type anymore. Plenty of other people to run for their vacant seats.
The unions haven't fought against the illegals either,which is darned strange considering the illegals depress the wages or take the jobs of Ameerican citizens.
We,as a nation, have become so focused on a quick buck that nothing else matters.
The thing damaging Arizona’s economy is illegal immigration.
JoMa
There is a difference between legal and illegal “immigrants,” and people who refuse to acknowledge that difference are liars.
Ping!
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