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Bush to lock funds for border security (gag alert)
Associated Press ^ | 14 June, 2007 | DEB RIECHMANN

Posted on 06/14/2007 1:20:16 PM PDT by Baladas

WASHINGTON - President Bush , trying to salvage an immigration overhaul legislation, endorsed a plan Thursday that would lock in money for border security as way to win over conservative lawmakers and a skeptical public.

Bush got behind a propos, , ) of South Carolina, have proposed such an amendment.

The provision would immediately divert $4.4 billion toward border security, with that amount to be paid back once new fees are in place. The point would be to ensure that border security would not be subject to the whims of the yearly budget negotiations.

With many questions unanswered, it was unclear how much of a concession the move amounts to for Bush.

A bipartisan group of senators crafted a fragile compromise on the immigration bill that Bush supports. But the deal is in deep trouble, because many Republicans oppose that it provides a way for millions of immigrants who entered the country illegally to become legal.

Bush said the bill emphasizes security by requiring tougher border and workplace measures before new options for immigrants and guest workers could begin. Already, he said, border agents are capturing and sending home huge numbers of people trying to cross illegally.

The legislation stalled last week when only seven GOP senators supported a Democratic bid to limit debate — called a cloture vote — and expedite a final vote.

"We feel confident there are going to be enough votes for cloture," he said.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; amnesty; beggingforamnesty; borderpatrol; bush; immigrantlist; immigration; lipstickonpig; polishtheturd
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Well, that's what it said - guess ", , )" is Lindsey Graham, sure sounds like that.

Too little too late, Senor Presidente...you don't give a damn about "border security", just amnesty.

1 posted on 06/14/2007 1:20:17 PM PDT by Baladas
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To: Baladas

Hilarious!


2 posted on 06/14/2007 1:21:01 PM PDT by truthkeeper (It's the borders, stupid.)
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To: Baladas

Bush cannot be trusted on this. He lies, because he is against what is good for America.


3 posted on 06/14/2007 1:22:17 PM PDT by surely_you_jest (I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. - Will Rogers)
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To: Baladas

Associated Pimps.
They’re lying.


4 posted on 06/14/2007 1:22:42 PM PDT by tumblindice
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To: Baladas

If he gave a flying-F&*K about border security why would he use it as a hostage on the amnesty bill?


5 posted on 06/14/2007 1:22:51 PM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature (I buy gas for my SUV with the Carbon Offsets I sell on Ebay!)
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To: Baladas

Man, I wish he would have fought this hard for permanent tax cuts or his judicial nominees!

By the way... NO DEAL!!


6 posted on 06/14/2007 1:23:29 PM PDT by pgyanke (Duncan Hunter 08--You want to elect a conservative? Then support a conservative!)
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To: Baladas
Mr President, Why didn't you listen to me earlier?

I don't like beggars! And I will not support your Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants ever!

7 posted on 06/14/2007 1:23:58 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: truthkeeper
Right, they already pulled this one on us. The fence has already been authorized. Build the damn fence then come see us about the “comprehensive” BS.
8 posted on 06/14/2007 1:24:13 PM PDT by skimbell
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To: surely_you_jest
“Bush cannot be trusted on this. He lies, because he is against what is good for America.”

I honestly believe he is doing what he thinks is good for America. Unfortunately, it’s a different America than the one you and I and most other citizens think of. Years ago, when Dems and Greens alike said Bush was nothing but a corporate stooge, I was willing to make excuses for him. Now it seems that they may have been right. Because the America Bush is trying to help is corporate America, and the citizenry be damned.

9 posted on 06/14/2007 1:25:08 PM PDT by COgamer
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To: Baladas

Sure it will.
And these measures will get stripped out in reconcilliation or ignored.

I have a better idea. Build the d@mn wall.


10 posted on 06/14/2007 1:26:18 PM PDT by Little Ray (Rudy Guiliani: If his wives can't trust him, why should we?)
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To: Baladas

Mr President, or should I say El Presidente, we are not simple minded socialist liberals.

Throwing money at us isn’t going to change our minds.


11 posted on 06/14/2007 1:26:54 PM PDT by HEY4QDEMS (Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.)
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Too little too late, Senor Presidente..

Just build the fence... AND ENFORCE THE LAWS! When we see an improvement... maybe we'll listen to what the NEXT president has to offer.

12 posted on 06/14/2007 1:27:11 PM PDT by johnny7 ("But that one on the far left... he had crazy eyes")
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To: Baladas

Lock funds?

WRITE THE CHECK.

Pay it out of the Social Security funds if needed.

Mr. President, are you not a man of honor, Sir?

Please go and put on some clothes. You seem to be wearing nothing except a Sombrero.


13 posted on 06/14/2007 1:27:24 PM PDT by The Spirit Of Allegiance (Public Employees: Honor Your Oaths! Defend the Constitution from Enemies--Foreign and Domestic!)
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To: skimbell

Gypsies, tramps, and thieves, every one of them. No compromises...we’ve got to kill and bury this monster.


14 posted on 06/14/2007 1:27:28 PM PDT by truthkeeper (It's the borders, stupid.)
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To: Baladas
This will be like the BP officers that were authorized but Bush didn’t fund. As this is to be paid from fines from the illegals seeking amnesty, yeah right! I do not believe for one second that any of them will pay one dime, you know these fines will go away as it will be a burden on the poor people.
15 posted on 06/14/2007 1:28:04 PM PDT by engrpat
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To: Baladas

Hey JORGE, read my tagline.......


16 posted on 06/14/2007 1:28:12 PM PDT by rockabyebaby (HEY JORGE, SHUT UP AND BUILD THE BLEEPING FENCE, ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.)
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To: COgamer

Rebublicans should have by now been in the position to dominate politics for a generation, instead, with Carter lite, we will be lucky if they have any significant presence at all after the next election cycle. I like Bush, I think he has character, but he has been way off on so many issues lately. Somebody check his meds!


17 posted on 06/14/2007 1:28:13 PM PDT by DonaldC
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To: Baladas
The provision would immediately divert $4.4 billion toward border security, with that amount to be paid back once new fees are in place.

Yeah, a complete fence staffed by border guards will cost more. Where's the provision for that? Just build and man the damn fence. After that, I don't care about amnesty - legalize everyone who wants it and give the US a few decades without illegal immigration to assimilate them.
18 posted on 06/14/2007 1:28:16 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: surely_you_jest

While I agree he can’t be trusted on this, I don’t believe he’s ‘against America’ thats a bit over the top.


19 posted on 06/14/2007 1:29:30 PM PDT by Badeye (You know its a kook site when they ban the word 'kook')
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To: alexsmithers; beaversmom; b4its2late; BigTom85; BikerJoe; blackdiamondracer; Brad's Gramma; ...

INFIDEL {{{{{PING}}}}}


20 posted on 06/14/2007 1:29:50 PM PDT by rockabyebaby (HEY JORGE, SHUT UP AND BUILD THE BLEEPING FENCE, ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.)
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