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Tancredo doubts he can block amnesty-extension bill
Denver Post ^ | March 8, 2002 | Bill McAllister

Posted on 03/08/2002 1:24:33 PM PST by sarcasm

Friday, March 08, 2002 - WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Tancredo takes credit for thwarting the Bush administration's last effort to offer partial amnesty to thousands of illegal residents, but Thursday the outspoken immigration foe said he may have been outmaneuvered by the White House.

President Bush has struck a deal with the House leadership to place legislation that offers an extension of amnesty on its consent calendar before Bush heads to Mexico for a state visit next week, the Colorado Republican said.

That action should ensure quick House passage of legislation that Bush has repeatedly sought from Congress. It would allow an undocumented person to receive legal standing, such as a valid green card, by filing a declaration with the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

It presumably also would require the person to have been in the United States by a certain date and have filed a declaration with the INS from an appropriate sponsor, such as a relative or employer, and pay a $1,000 penalty.

"The terms are still up in the air," said Dan Stein, executive director of the Federation for American Immigration, a group that has been allied with Tancredo. "We've heard to the effect that the president wants something to bring down to Mexico."

The initial Bush proposal, designed exclusively for Mexicans, once was high on the president's legislative wish list, but it was delayed after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. However, as the president noted Wednesday in a speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, he now is pushing for the extension of the amnesty program known by the section of immigration law that covers it, Section 245I.

The president hailed it as a way to reunite family, separated by the border. "If you believe in family values, if you understand the worth of family and the importance of family, let's get 245I out of the United States Congress and give me a chance to sign it," Bush told the chamber members.

Tancredo, the head of a congressional caucus on immigration issues and proponent of halting virtually all immigration, said he had blocked a previous attempt by Bush to push an extension of the amnesty program through the House. But this time, he said House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., had agreed to place the issue on the suspension, or consent, calendar, making it difficult to defeat the proposal.

The Senate might be more favorable to the bill than the House, expanding the numbers of individuals who can apply, Tancredo said.


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To: Dane
So much has changed in the Atalnta area since 1990. North Druid Hills Rd, today, is known for the Liberalism of Dekalb County.

You don't realize how much illegal immigration has hit the Atlanta area since 1990. Really, particularly since 1995. It's gotten progressively worse. You rarely see Americans in construction anymore. Landscaping is dominated by Mexicans. There are tons of other industries. I think that we're about to lose another industry: Roofing. This has been an American stronghold up until now, but I'm starting to see Mexicans infiltrating that field. Please, don't give many any profiling garbage. These people most likely don't speak English, and they are in the minority, yet they make up the extreme (98%) of these jobs. Only illegal activity could result in this type of scenerio.

461 posted on 03/09/2002 9:56:39 AM PST by FreedomFriend
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To: Brownie74
I know where you are coming from. For the first time in my life I actually hit the streets and protested. That was in November of 2000 on Main street in downtown Dallas. We were on one side of Main street and the Democrats were on the other side.

Same story here, word for word. We've been in battle together and didn't even know it!

462 posted on 03/09/2002 9:57:45 AM PST by Semaphore Heathcliffe
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To: VA Advogado
First of all, no one is hating anyone. You haven't seemed to be able to understand that. Furthermore, when people are witnessing the destruction of America, are we supposed to be quiet about it?

Anyway, I shouldn't bother you, for your views aren't likely to change.

You tell me to read my bible, but I've never read anything in the Bible that supports destroying ones culture. Do you think that the Jews should give over Israel to the Palestineans, for they need to be more compassionate about other peoples and their desire to destroy their country?

463 posted on 03/09/2002 10:01:01 AM PST by FreedomFriend
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To: Dane
It was 1990 and I lived in a house while trying to find a job in Atlanta and it was between North Druid Hills and Decater. That general area. Can't remember the street.

That seems about right for the likes of you. That area is ground zero for all the rich elitists who want to the world to be a third world zoo with themselves ruling over it from behind their sturdy walls.

464 posted on 03/09/2002 10:05:09 AM PST by GaConfed
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To: FreedomFriend
I think that we're about to lose another industry: Roofing. This has been an American stronghold up until now, but I'm starting to see Mexicans infiltrating that field. Please, don't give many any profiling garbage. These people most likely don't speak English, and they are in the minority, yet they make up the extreme (98%) of these jobs. Only illegal activity could result in this type of scenerio

Classic immigrant story. They always take the physical labor jobs. In the 30's the Japanese were the landscapers in Southern California, they worked hard for their children and their children became doctors, lawyers, and other professionals.

Look landscaping and roofing aren't exactly "piece of cake" jobs that every American kid aspires for and it looks like the Mexicans are filling a niche, especially since Atlanta has boomed since 1990.

465 posted on 03/09/2002 10:07:09 AM PST by Dane
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To: sarcasm, Dane
I'm still waiting for you to document your assertion that amnesty would be a net benefit for America.

I'm still waiting to hear what state Dane is operating out of.

466 posted on 03/09/2002 10:08:05 AM PST by Eddie Haskell
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To: FreedomFriend
Do you think that the Jews should give over Israel to the Palestineans, for they need to be more compassionate about other peoples and their desire to destroy their country?

I've never advocated that nor have I advocated 'giving' any part of America away. Can you define what you mean by 'giving' America away?

467 posted on 03/09/2002 10:08:05 AM PST by VA Advogado
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To: FreedomFriend
First of all, no one is hating anyone. You haven't seemed to be able to understand that. Furthermore, when people are witnessing the destruction of America, are we supposed to be quiet about it?

Specifically, what part of America is being destroyed? Facts please.

468 posted on 03/09/2002 10:08:46 AM PST by VA Advogado
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To: Dane
Oh, so those Americans who are forced out by lowered wages deserve this? From people who are NOT citizens and, thus, should not be here?

As another industry falls, you'll find higher welfare rolls among Americans, as well as the illegals who are making such low salaries with such huge families.

Thus, the connection equals the end of America.

469 posted on 03/09/2002 10:10:37 AM PST by FreedomFriend
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To: VA Advogado
If you haven't figured it out, then I can't help you. No particular place is destroyed now, but we're getting to the point that we will be destroyed within twenty years. We can avoid this, but an amnesty is not the way to ago. For one, we need to beef up border patrol, revoke motor voter, eliminate socialized welfare, come down hard on employers who employ illegal aliens, etc.

I'm surprised that Bush supports a policy that will most likely result in the destruction of America, one of which, I might add, is Unconstitutional. Yet, he will not use his popularity to take on the Biblically and morally wrong, as well as Constitutionally wrong, acts of butchery of the unborn.

470 posted on 03/09/2002 10:15:08 AM PST by FreedomFriend
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To: WRhine
Libertarians, neo-cons know what open borders will do for the country. Their agenda is clear: plenty of cheap labor for their business friends. Sorry, but I'm not buying. I'm sure if the taxpayer had to take a choice betweent a $1.00 head of lettuce and billions in schooling, health care, and prison costs they'll take the former. 35 years of mass immigration is enough already.
471 posted on 03/09/2002 10:15:32 AM PST by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: Dane
Hyperbole has always been the hallmark of the anti-immigrant crowd. And your hyperbole is just that and the same hyperbole used against the Irish 100 years ago

What is it about ILLEGAL immigration, INVASION of UMPTEEN MILLONS, from a CULTURALLY INCOMPATIABLE 3RD WORLD COUNTRY, whose people ILLEGALLY VOTE in our elections, BREAK OUR LAWS, DEMAND WELFARE and REFUSE TO ASSIMILATE that YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND?! Comparing this to past LEGAL European immigration stretching over centuries is absolutely LUDICROUS. Do you have a vested interest in illegal immigration?

472 posted on 03/09/2002 10:16:18 AM PST by WRhine
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To: FreedomFriend
Let me tell you about a friend of mine, a coworker that is. He is an immigrant from the south of Brazil, who emigrated here, legally, last year. He is fluent in English, was an engineer in Brazil. He came from the south Brazilian city of Uberlandia.

If we are going to accept any immigrants, your friend is the only type we should currently accept. He came here legally, he is educated, and he speaks English. There is a huge difference between him and the rabble we currently have invading this (once) great nation.

473 posted on 03/09/2002 10:21:37 AM PST by Eddie Haskell
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To: Dane
Oh BTW, most people come to this country to find a better life for themselves and their families and that hasn't changed since America's inception and is still true today.

There is ONE major difference today - Do you recall 9/11? Or is that simply not important to you? I want my government officials working to protect American citizens. How the heck is providing an open door policy on our borders supposed to accomplish this?

474 posted on 03/09/2002 10:24:18 AM PST by blueriver
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To: Sabertooth
You've got some talent, man! I like the poem.
475 posted on 03/09/2002 10:27:14 AM PST by traditionalist
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To: Eddie Haskell
If Bush gets his amnesty, come 2004, I will remind everyone I know with a short memory of this traitorous act. And that's exactly what this is. We've got men dying in Afghanistan, and he's pulling this crap. I will NOT forget, ever.

To tell you the truth I really don't care about Bush as much as I do keeping a Republican Congress. We had 40 years of liberals running the show and it was a disaster. It's only with this immigration issue that I'm stumped as to what the Repubs are thinking. Poor illegal aliens aren't looking for capital gains tax cuts. They want welfare, food stamps, free schooling, medical care etc etc. That means higher taxes for everyone to pay for it. That's the agenda of the left. And that's who's going to win the coming elections if they're amnestied. Republicans are committing political suicide. Not to mention selling the country out to lawbreakers.

476 posted on 03/09/2002 10:27:46 AM PST by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: Arleigh
When a government no longer cares what its citizenry thinks, it has become a TYRANNY...Whatever happened to the battle cry of, "No taxations without representation"? The Demopublicans and Republicrats tax us plenty, and then ignore our wishes. How is that different than 1776?

Good point. This is taking on similar dimensions that led to the first revolution--A citizenry that is suppressed by an unresponsive, hostile government.

477 posted on 03/09/2002 10:30:24 AM PST by WRhine
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To: Scratch shooter
These one-world government people - I think Bush is one - won't be happy until America is a stinking, teeming hellhole of 2 billion people, living like scenes out of Blade Runner.

And even then, they'll still welcome more and more immigrants with open arms. The poorer and more uneducated, the better.

478 posted on 03/09/2002 10:31:13 AM PST by Eddie Haskell
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To: Brownie74
How would you like to get into a poker game with these characters?

They've already proven themselves to be excellent liars. A good trait to have in poker. But we the American people have the ultimate trump card. When November rolls around, throw the bums out.

479 posted on 03/09/2002 10:37:40 AM PST by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: VA Advogado
I never thought I'd come across anyone fruitier than Marsh Applewhite, but now.... I have.
480 posted on 03/09/2002 10:39:04 AM PST by Eddie Haskell
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