Posted on 04/12/2002 8:07:18 AM PDT by gubamyster
Byrd did not block 245(i). The House version of the Border Security bill passed in December, and did not include 245(i) until March. Byrd has been blocking the passage of this bill for almost 3 months before 245(i) was attached. He blocked the bill, because he is pissed at Bush, for not allowing him to attach 20 million dollars to some terrorist bill back in November.
The original House version of the bill is on the Senate floor as we speak.
Bush MUST be held accountable for being for amnesty for illegal aliens; he must pay the political price.
4/12/02 - 2 PM PDT
NumbersUSA Website
We just received word that the Bush Administration is pushing for a 245(i) amendment to the Visa Tracking bill, H.R. 3525 when the Senate resumes business on Monday.
One of the Nebraska Senators (Brownback or Hagel) is expected to sponsor the 245(i)extension amendment on behalf of the White House. A vote could be scheduled for Tuesday.
We suggest two actions in response to this bad news:
1. Call the White House switchboard (202) 456-1414. Tell the administration to stop pushing for the 245(i) amnesty in the Senate. (Many of you expressed difficulty in reaching a live person but please keep trying).
2. Call your Senators. Even if you called them in the last few days in support of the Visa Tracking bill. Please follow up and tell them to oppose any 245(i) amnesty amendment. Again, you will probably know about this proposed amendment before many staff members.
There is no chance of changing the minds of Hagel and Brownback so we don't suggest contacting them at this time unless you are their constituent.
Thank you for your assistance in this latest amnesty attempt by the administration. We'll send you a more detailed update over the weekend.
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