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House GOP draws line on immigration
Boston Globe ^ | May 27, 2006 | By Rick Klein,

Posted on 05/27/2006 12:37:46 PM PDT by sheana

WASHINGTON -- House Republican leaders yesterday refused to yield on immigration, insisting that any bill to emerge from upcoming House-Senate negotiations will contain no provisions for undocumented immigrants to become citizens.

House leaders' refusal to budge could make President Bush's goal of passing comprehensive immigration reform impossible to achieve this year. Senate leaders, backed by Bush, favor a plan to allow some undocumented immigrants to apply for guest worker visas, but they contend that denying such workers an eventual path to citizenship could create a permanent underclass.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 109th; gop; house; illegalimmigrants; immigrationreform; senate; sensenbrenner; tedkennedy
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1 posted on 05/27/2006 12:37:48 PM PDT by sheana
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But Kennedy expressed hope that massive public demonstrations by immigrants can work in tandem with pressure from Bush, McCain, and other conservatives to persuade skeptical House Republicans to support a bill that's closer to the Senate approach.

Teddy, Teddy.....put the bottle down and step away from the microphone.


2 posted on 05/27/2006 12:38:42 PM PDT by sheana
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To: sheana

LOL


3 posted on 05/27/2006 12:40:21 PM PDT by navyblue (at one.)
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To: sheana

"House Republican leaders yesterday refused to surrender" would be more accurate.


5 posted on 05/27/2006 12:41:58 PM PDT by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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To: sheana
Kennedy expressed hope that massive public demonstrations by immigrants can work in tandem with pressure from Bush, McCain, and other conservatives to persuade skeptical House Republicans to support a bill that's closer to the Senate approach.

One major component of government that seems to be left out of the loop is we the people.
6 posted on 05/27/2006 12:42:11 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Never a minigun handy when you need one.)
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To: sheana
But Kennedy expressed hope that massive public demonstrations by immigrants can work in tandem with pressure from Bush, McCain, and other conservatives to persuade skeptical House Republicans to support a bill that's closer to the Senate approach.

Inciting to riot are we?

7 posted on 05/27/2006 12:42:20 PM PDT by Mike Darancette (Proud soldier in the American Army of Occupation..)
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To: sheana
Bush and McCain have made themselves irrelevant. If you don't believe me, ask yourself, Do I care what these guys think?
8 posted on 05/27/2006 12:42:55 PM PDT by Racer1
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To: Racer1

McCain thinks?


9 posted on 05/27/2006 12:44:11 PM PDT by AntiGuv ("..I do things for political expediency.." - Sen. John McCain on FOX News)
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To: Racer1

Doesn't really count, I have never cared what they think. So, things haven't really changed for me. ;)


10 posted on 05/27/2006 12:44:15 PM PDT by sheana
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To: sheana
House Republican leaders yesterday refused to yield on immigration

We're counting on you - don't let us down!
11 posted on 05/27/2006 12:44:50 PM PDT by andyk (Go Matt Kenseth!)
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To: sheana

I salute the moral resolve of these Representatives, and my Rep., JD Hayworth specifically, for standing tall! Keep on keepin' on!


12 posted on 05/27/2006 12:45:24 PM PDT by downtownconservative
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To: sheana

Seal the borders tight, get rid of any illegals who are picked up for any reason, fine and jail company owners who knowingly allow the hiring of illegals, then seal the border again. The formula is not complicated.


13 posted on 05/27/2006 12:45:55 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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``This has touched the soul of America," Kennedy said.

But Teddy, only the House hears the people.

Past time for Teddy's liver to do it's duty.

14 posted on 05/27/2006 12:46:15 PM PDT by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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...public demonstrations...

Oh yeah, that really won the hearts and minds of the American citizenry last time.

15 posted on 05/27/2006 12:47:46 PM PDT by Socratic ("I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa.")
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To: sheana
Too bad my rep is Wexler. Kudos to the House otherwise. My our smarmy, whining, SOB congressman be busted by law enforcement sooner than later.
16 posted on 05/27/2006 12:48:00 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Socratic

but it won the hearts of the Senate and they actually think they represent us.


17 posted on 05/27/2006 12:48:26 PM PDT by sheana
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To: sheana
denying such workers an eventual path to citizenship could create a permanent underclass.

But they have a path toward citizenship. They can return home and apply for it via the existing legal process. If they don't get it, then they can stay as guest worker or return home. Guest worker would appear to be better than staying in Mexico or they would not risk their lives to come here. It should also be preferable to being an illegal alien. Yes, they would be an underclass because they are not citizens.

18 posted on 05/27/2006 12:49:06 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: sheana

Rep. Norwood of GA is really holding the line. I never heard the word "sovereignty" issued by a Congresscritter before.


19 posted on 05/27/2006 12:49:11 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Conservatism is moderate, it is the center, it is the middle of the road)
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To: BLCA
It's amazing how well being up for election every two years improves ones hearing and cognitive abilities.

Isn't it tho!?

20 posted on 05/27/2006 12:49:53 PM PDT by uncitizen ("In Congress We Do Not Trust")
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