To me the important main theme of today's hearing is Nix the Feds and give the support to local law enforcement ie:
Sheriff, Border Agent etc...Senator Craig agreed
Senator Craig
Fair Supports his co-sponsorship and asks for thanks to him!
S. 1906 - The Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2003
BUT FAIR opposes these on Immigration:
Craig is a co-sponsor on the first two proposals ans should 'not' be but on the last they say tell him thanks!
S. 1645 - The Agricultural Job, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2003 (AgJOBS)
S. 1545 - Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2003DREAM Act
S. 8 - Educational Excellence for All Learners Act of 2003
Fair's recommendations on all of Craig's report card here:
http://capwiz.com/fair/bio/sponsortrack/?id=206 He stated local law enforcement in Ariz. is frustrated with the Bush proposal.
He co-sponsor's a bill with Kennedy that asks for the circular worker's program and within 360 days illegals can gain permanent status!
{Kennedy by the way, as the rest of the dems were held up and didn't make these hearings}
He lauded organized labor and how it has changed towards GW programs.