Social Security number? Yea, we got Social Security numbers! LMAO
Posted on 03/22/2005 9:01:15 AM PST by ArcadeQuarters
Illegal aliens using false Social Security numbers were able to enter and work as contract painters at a power plant in Florida, including work near one nuclear reactor.
Officials at Progress Energy, which runs the Crystal River Energy Complex in Citrus County, say they followed federal regulations and that the contractor should have better vetted its employees.
Now a congresswoman is calling for hearings on how the lapse could have happened and calling for the Senate to pass a bill cracking down on illegal aliens' ability to obtain government identification.
"We certainly don't want to have one illegal alien at a nuclear power plant, let alone several," said Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, Florida Republican. "According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Progress Energy did absolutely nothing wrong. They followed the guidelines. But in today's world, the terrorists are just itching to get at us. We need to have more assurances than just pass to the contractor that's been hired."
She said the incident illustrated the need for the Senate to pass the REAL ID act, which passed the House in February and sets national standards for the use of driver's licenses in federal facilities -- an incentive for states to make sure applicants are in the country legally.
Progress Energy said at least two workers used identification with false Social Security numbers to enter the facility as part of their contract job, and officials at the Florida Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council said the number could be as high as seven.
The individuals worked for Brock Specialty Services, a Texas-based company that was hired to do maintenance at the facility.
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Get a grip Jeb ... We're behind ya'.
Lenin once boasted that the Soviet Union would sell the rope to America that it would hang itself with.
Wrong country, different time, same outcome.
Greed will do us in for sure.
Better to pay Americans to do the work or make the products for a higher wage.
We've sown the seeds of our own demise.
My gosh, could it be any simpler??
Nikita Khruschev said "We will bury you."
Never thought he was much of a prophet but obviously he knew what extents 'his' side would go to for their own evil purposes.
Social Security number? Yea, we got Social Security numbers! LMAO
I agree but I would go farther with a Secure and Arm the borders. Build big walls with gun towers. They would think before they tried to get in then.
.50 cals for everyone!!!
It would make an interesting reality show.
ESCAPE TO AMERICA! Follow Juan and his family as they try to sneak across minefields and free fire zones... Tuesday, 9:00 pm EST.
Now that is funny...
Hey Owl ping to #7
i did some work at a power plant recently and had to pass a background check and a drug test to get access. some patriot act / anti -terrorism policy.
. . . and illegals are ok ? ? ?
geeee... will they get the same $11MILLION fine that WallyWorld got??????
"Pedro guarantees your protection"
They would tunnel or wear body armor.
We would sell them the shovels........made in China.
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