House GOP draws line on immigration

Boston Globe ^ | May 27, 2006 | By Rick Klein,

[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.

[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.

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

[navyblue]

LOL

[ncountylee]

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

[cripplecreek]

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.

[Mike Darancette]

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?

[Racer1]

Bush and McCain have made themselves irrelevant. If you don't believe me, ask yourself, Do I care what these guys think?

[AntiGuv]

McCain thinks?

[sheana]

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

[andyk]

House Republican leaders yesterday refused to yield on immigration

We're counting on you - don't let us down!

[downtownconservative]

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

[Lancey Howard]

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.

[ncountylee]

``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.

[Socratic]

...public demonstrations...

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

[Caipirabob]

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.

[sheana]

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

[plain talk]

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.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

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

[uncitizen]

It's amazing how well being up for election every two years improves ones hearing and cognitive abilities.

Isn't it tho!?