Posted on 05/09/2005 4:38:37 PM PDT by fight_truth_decay
Rep. Virgil Goode (R-VA) reintroduced his military on the border bill on April 28 with 34 original cosponsors. H.R. 1986 would authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to assist the Department of Homeland Security in the performance of border protection functions.
Cosponsor Total: 36
(last sponsor added 04/28/2005)
1 Democrats
35 Republicans
About This Legislation:
H.R. 1986 by Rep. Virgil Goode (R-VA) would authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to assist the Department of Homeland Security in the performance of border protection functions.
Status: 4/28/2005: Referred to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Homeland Security.
FAIR comment: SUPPORT: Border patrol staffing levels are unable to meet the challenges of America’s porous borders. The military should be allowed to assist the Department of Homeland Security in the performance of border protection functions until border patrol staffing levels are increased to a level capable of managing the border.
Cosponsors:
Rep. Rodney Alexander [D-LA], Rep. James Barrett [R-SC], Rep. John Boozman [R-AR], Rep. Kevin Brady [R-TX], Rep. Virginia Brown-Waite [R-FL], Rep. John Coble [R-NC], Rep. Barbara Cubin [R-WY], Rep. John Culberson [R-TX], Rep. Jo Ann Davis [R-VA], Rep. Nathan Deal [R-GA], Rep. John Duncan [R-TN], Rep. James Forbes [R-VA], Rep. Virginia Foxx [R-NC], Rep. Elton Gallegly [R-CA], Rep. E. Scott Garrett [R-NJ], Rep. Robert Goodlatte [R-VA], Rep. Gilbert Gutknecht [R-MN], Rep. Robert Hayes [R-NC], Rep. John Hayworth [R-AZ], Rep. John Hostettler [R-IN], Rep. Samuel Johnson [R-TX], Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC], Rep. Steve King [R-IA], Rep. Ron Lewis [R-KY], Rep. Charles Norwood [R-GA], Rep. Tom Price [R-GA], Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI], Rep. Peter Sessions [R-TX], Rep. John Shimkus [R-IL], Rep. Bill Shuster [R-PA], Rep. John Sullivan [R-OK], Rep. Thomas Tancredo [R-CO], Rep. Charles Taylor [R-NC], Rep. Zach Wamp [R-TN].
FAIR writes:
"Help build support for putting troops on the border! Send FREE faxes from our web site urging your legislators to cosponsor H.R. 1986."Military Assistance on the Border Bill # H.R.1986
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Won't be long before some idiot demands that he leave the party.
Sooner the better. He's already dropped from RINO to full crapweasel status.
I assume you mean Mc Cain. Yes, he needs to change sides officially.
But he has a plan to fine illegals and let the lawbreaking slide. LOL
ping
Why? Rep. Godde didn't backstab Tom Delay like tom tancredo for a few seconds in front of the liberal media lights.
I see you've deteriorated from incoherence to full babbling mode...
Surprising to see 1 Dem co-sponsor, but actually the number should be zero: Rodney Alexander switched parties when he filed for re-election in 2004.
You're the #1 expert on FR, IMO, when it comes to that.
Well, I'm truly proud I've been voting consistently for Congressman Goode all these times! Go Goode go! How about Goode for president? I know he lacks funding. But he'd be quite a prez!
Ok. Enough with the knee jerk name calling. What exactly makes you so ticked off at my House member?
Protect our borders and coastlines from all foreign invaders!
Be Ever Vigilant!
Minutemen Patriots ~ Bump!
I was not referring to your House member. Goode is very good, if you will. I'm talking about that weasel McCain.
So, to borrow a phrase, enough with the knee jerk reactions...
You responded to Cripple Creek's comment regarding my congressman. Your statement therefore did refer to my congressman since you did not specify, although that was not your intent. If you want to get snotty with people, please find a better reason.
I don't like this bill.
Federal troops are for international matters. This has a slippery slope facet that should make all of us pause and THINK instead of throwing the confetti right away.
In your case, any reason will do.
I'm not the one who caused the misunderstanding. And now you are being utterly graceless. Aren't there chat rooms where you can go for gratuitous flaming?
"...you are being utterly graceless."
"Aren't there chat rooms where you can go for gratuitous flaming?"
I'll try to find one for you.
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