Bush set for immigration speech

WRIC News ^ | 5-14-06 | AP

[JustPiper]

BUSH SET FOR IMMIGRATION SPEECH WHITE HOUSE President Bush is getting set for a prime-time speech on immigration tomorrow night. Aides note the 8 p-m, Eastern Time, speech will be the president's first from the Oval Office that does not involve Iraq and the war on terrorism. And they say that reflects Bush's "passion" on immigration. He's speaking as the Senate is poised to clear a compromise measure including his idea for a guest worker program. However, a rival House bill is limited to a border crackdown, and meshing the two won't be easy. Stand Up For America !

"We have room for but one flag, the American flag...
We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...
And we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."

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[TheLion]

That is what my friend told me....she was firm in saying it and I asked her if she was sure. Maybe there is a way to confirm it.

[JustPiper]

Well she does look mixed

[TheLion]

I'll do some research and see if anything comes up. My friend grew up in El Paso and spent most of her life there. She is adamant about it.

[JustPiper]

Laura Bush was born on November 4, 1946, in Midland, Texas, to Harold and Jenna Welch.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenna_Hawkins
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Welch

Laura Welch (age 17) ran a stop sign in Midland while driving a Chevrolet sedan. She struck a Corvair sedan driven by an acquaintance, Michael Douglas (also age 17), who was killed. She and her passenger, Judy Dykes (also 17) were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. Welch was not charged.

http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Laura_Bush

An only child, Laura was born in Midland, Texas, in 1946 to Harold and Jenna Welch. Her father was a successful real estate developer while her mother kept the books. Harold Welch died in 1995 while Jenna Welch still lives in Midland.
(Other reports have her Dad as construction from home)

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2000/democracy/bush/stories/laura/

[Smartass]

Thanks for the info dots.
   

 

[TheLion]

The third link reads like it was written by the family. I will reasearch this more tomorrow. Goodnight!

[Smartass]

Reading Laura Bush's Mother and Father's bios, I don't
see a Hispanic connection?

 

[La Enchiladita]

It's a nightmare. Keeping my head under the covers until I can move out of CA.

[JustPiper]

Doing our research much as I can on our next contacts:
~Many are holding firm on the difference between the House and Senate

Calvert
Camp (MI)
Campbell (CA)
Cannon
Cantor
Capito
Carter
Case
Castle
Chabot
Chocola
Coble
Cole (OK)
Conaway
Crenshaw
Cubin
Culberson

NOTE: Some of these Reps have nothing on the issue thus I didn't include them
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Congressman Ken Calvert CA
IMMIGRATION: Enforcement, Strength and Consistency
Calvert Basic Pilot Program integral part of H.R. 4437 Immigration Reform Bill
http://calvert.house.gov/

Congressman Dave Camp MICH
ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSINGS TARGETED BY CAMP http://camp.house.gov/press/pressrelease.aspx?NewsID=1755

Congressman John Campbell CA
Cosponsored Legislation Related to Immigration and Border Security
http://campbell.house.gov/html/content.cfm?id=220

Representatiive Chris Cannon UTAH
IMMIGRATION REFORM -A system in crisis-http://chriscannon.house.gov/Features/Immigration/index2.htm

Representative John Carter TX
Carter Defends Minutemen Presses CBP About Reportedly Telling Mexico the Locations of Citizen Patrols http://www.house.gov/list/press/tx31_carter/may17_minutemen.html

The ONLY Dem to vote for 4437 is running against Akaka http://www.edcase.com/senate/campaign_central.php
U.S. Congressman Ed Case HA
Immigration: Not Whether But How To Reform http://wwwc.house.gov/case/press_releases/2005/xtra.Immigration.html

Representative Mike Castle DEL
Protecting our Borders from Terrorists An advocate of ensuring visa laws are enforced and our borders are protected
http://www.house.gov/castle/homeland.html

Representative Steve Chabot OH
Committee on the Judiciary - Chairman, Subcommittee on the Constitution - Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
http://www.house.gov/chabot/committees.html

U.S. Congressman Howard Coble NC
"I support common-sense immigration policies that do not reward law-breakers who enter the U.S. without proper documentation or screening. That being said, Congress must still address the needs of agriculture and other industries that must use foreign labor to meet manpower needs while not harming the job prospects of domestic workers."
http://coble.house.gov/Issues/Issue/?IssueID=1218

Congressman Mike Conaway TX
In the Senate, GOP leaders are hoping to pass a complete immigration reform bill by Wednesday. The passage of a Senate immigration bill will be a strong step, but the differences between the House version and the Senate version will make a compromise difficult.
http://www.conawayblog.com/

Rep. Ander Crenshaw FL CONGRESSMAN CRENSHAW VOTES TO PROMOTE PORT AND CONTAINER SECURITY AT HOME AND OVERSEAS
http://www.newsbull.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32656

Representative Barbara Cubin WY
Cubin Statement on President's Border Security Proposal
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/wy00_cubin/BorderstatementMay16.html

Representative John Culberson TX
Culberson Statement on President's Border Security and Immigration Address
“I am deeply concerned that the President is still advocating a guest worker program that puts millions of illegal immigrants on a path to citizenship and does not require workers to return to their home countries before applying for a temporary visa. The House is unwavering in its position that we cannot even discuss a guest worker program until we have secured our borders.”
http://www.culberson.house.gov/news.aspx?A=225

[JustPiper]

Nite Lion!

[JustPiper]

Nope not from the names, the earlier pics of Laura though she looks very different cannot get pics on the folks

[JustPiper]

Odd doing this new research it seems TX will hold strong in the House

[JustPiper]

Supporter's of HR4437

Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Ky
“I remain opposed to amnesty. Rewarding lawbreakers sends the wrong message to those who have attained legal citizenship. Additionally, I recognize the need for an adequate labor supply. I believe we must provide employers with a more workable system and hold those accountable who knowingly hire illegals.”
http://geoffdavis.house.gov/read.aspx?ID=297

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Representative Jo Ann Davis VA
With the start of the Second Session of the 109th Congress, what issue should be the number one priority of Congress in 2006?
Reduce the Federal Deficit

8.57 % (525)
Overhaul the U.S. Tax Code

68.60 % (4202)
Lessen our Dependence on Foreign Oil

5.84 % (358)
Reform our Immigration Laws

9.50 % (582)
Healthcare Reform

4.38 % (268)
National Security

3.10 % (190)
http://joanndavis.house.gov/hor/va01/
Davis Supports Measure Requiring Proof of US Citizenship to Vote
Local lawmaker co-sponsors legislation offered by Rep. Henry Hyde to curb voter fraud by illegal aliens
http://joanndavis.house.gov/HoR/VA01/News/Press+Releases/2004/7-13-04us+citizen+vote.htm

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Representative Tom Davis VA
State Department and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Concerns
http://tomdavis.house.gov/davis_contents/center/immigration/

Representative Nathan Deal GA
Amnesty for illegal immigrants, regardless of what the Administration calls it, is wrong for America
http://www.house.gov/deal/press/pr-immigration-reform-04.shtml

Representative Tom DeLay voted for 4437 we'll lose that

U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent PA
Dent touts bill to greatly enhance border security http://dent.house.gov/pr-121705.shtml

Representative Mario Diaz-Balart FL
NOTE: This guy will be essential to Contact-He is a waffler although he voted for 4437
Immigration http://www.house.gov/mariodiaz-balart/issues/immigration.htm

Representative John T. Doolittle CA
Fight Illegal Immigration http://www.house.gov/doolittle/issues.html#immigration

. Congresswoman Thelma Drake VA
Immigration Reform member of the Immigration Reform Caucus http://drake.house.gov/Issuestemp/

Representative David Dreier CA
Dreier Statement on Passage of Senate Immigration Bill "I am opposed to the legislation approved by the Senate today
http://dreier.house.gov/releases/pr5252006.htm


Representative John Duncan, Jr TN
Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus {Member} Congress Must Address Immigration and Border Security
I am amazed that some people think that rewarding that behavior with amnesty would cause less of a problem.
http://www.house.gov/duncan/en033106.htm

[JustPiper]

ARE SERIAL KILLERS LEADING THE MIDDLE EAST?

By Dr. Laurie Roth Ph.D.

http://www.newswithviews.com/Roth/laurie11.htm

[Pro-Bush]

Without firing a shot, Mexico has invaded America - and the OTM's have followed suit.

[Seadog Bytes]

Sadly no, it seems.

[JustPiper]

Ehlers
Emerson
English (PA)
Everett
Feeney
Ferguson
Fitzpatrick (PA)
Flake
Foley
Forbes
Fortenberry
Fossella
Foxx
Franks (AZ)
Frelinghuysen

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Get to know those who voted for 4437

Representative Vernon J. Ehlers MICH
reform immigration policy http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/mi03_ehlers/120605CompetitivenessSummit.html

Representative Jo Ann Emerson MO
Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. Serving with my colleagues on this Subcommittee will allow me to ensure that resources are directed so we can accomplish this goal
http://www.house.gov/emerson/issues/defense.shtml

U.S. Congressman Terry Everett AL
First, Let's Secure America's Borders http://wwwc.house.gov/everett/news/columns/col_052206.asp

Representative Tom Feeney FL
"Every sovereign country has an obligation to defend its borders and enforce its laws. America can not and will not be an exception." -Rep. Tom Feeney
Immigration SECURING OUR BORDERS A Vital Part of Winning the War on Terror
Border Security Agenda http://www.house.gov/feeney/immigration.htm


Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick PA
I believe that we need common sense immigration reform. We must balance our need to maintain an open immigration policy with the imperative to maintain border security and integrity. One of the first immigration and homeland security bills to come to the floor this Congress was H.R. 418, the REAL ID Act, which I cosponsored and voted for.
http://fitzpatrick.house.gov/Issues/Issue/?IssueID=1446

Flake, Jeff AZ {Yes his name is befitting}
THIS RINO needs to be pounced! Congressman Flake Praises Senate for Passing a Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
Congressman Flake Urges Speaker Hastert to Appoint Conferees
http://flake.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=44356

Representative Mark Foley FL
Rep Foley, Mark H.R.1509 Sponsor http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/R?d109:FLD003:@1(Rep+Foley)
H.RES.78 Cosponsor http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/R?d109:FLD004:@1(Rep+Foley)

Representative Randy Forbes VA
NOTE: folks We Have a Winner- Another Champion
Our current immigration system is broken. Not just broken. Massively broken http://www.house.gov/forbes/newsroom/editorials/2006/05122006.htm

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry NEB
I remain committed to the House legislation http://fortenberry.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=44105

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx NC
She Rocks!
FOXX COMMENTS ON PRESIDENT’S IMMIGRATION SPEECH
http://www.foxx.house.gov/index.cfm?ContentID=458&ParentID=3&SectionID=4&SectionTree=3,4&lnk=b&ItemID=448
HOUSE PASSES IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL COSPONSORED BY FOXX
http://www.foxx.house.gov/index.cfm?ItemID=357&ContentID=361&ParentID=3&SectionID=4&SectionTree=3,4&SearchKey=HOUSE%20PASSES%20IMMIGRATION%20REFORM%20BILL%20COSPONSORED%20BY%20FOXX§ionTypeID=4

Representative Trent Franks AZ
Watch him though he's buddies with Flake/Kyl
Franks Votes to Secure the Borders http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/az02_franks/121605_Borders.html

Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen NJ
Frelinghuysen Comments on Border Security http://frelinghuysen.house.gov/cgi-data/press/files/210.shtml

[Seadog Bytes]

RE: "Traitor-in-Chief"

I'm not sure which one that is any more...there is such STIFF competition, and there are so MANY from which to choose...
See also:   Just when you think Arlen Specter can't stoop any lower...

So, while that dirt-bag Fox is cruising around OUR COUNTRY lobbing OUR 'leaders' to act to our collective detriment, we've ALSO got to worry about this supposed 'Republican', Specter, skulking around in the shadows, looking to put one or two, a week, in our BACK???

[JustPiper]

Gallegly
Garrett (NJ)
Gerlach
Gibbons
Gilchrest
Gillmor
Gingrey
Gohmert
Goode
Goodlatte
Granger
Graves
Green (WI)
Gutknecht

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U.S. Congressman Scott Garrett NJ
Immigration http://garrett.house.gov/Issues/Issue/?IssueID=1857

Congressman Jim Gibbons Longtime Fighter and Good man!
Gibbons Seeks Greater Enforcement of Immigration Laws Lawmaker Cosponsors Bill to Empower Local Law Enforcement 9/26/2003
http://wwwc.house.gov/gibbons/display-pr.asp?id=1409

Congressman Wayne Gilchrest MD
Immigration http://www.gilchrest.house.gov/Topics.asp?FormMode=Call&LinkType=Section&Section=800

Congressman Paul Gillmor OH
Gillmor Says Border Security Bill Protects America http://www.house.gov/gillmor/press/20051217.htm

Congressman Phil Gingrey GA
Immigration 1. The purpose of U.S. immigration policy is to benefit the citizens of the United States.
http://gingrey.house.gov/Issues/Issue/?IssueID=1594
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Congressman Louie Gohmert TX
His top priority - Securing our national borders http://www.gohmert.com/priorities.html

Representative Virgil Goode VA
H.J.RES.94 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.
English should be the official language of the United States http://www.house.gov/goode/legislation.shtml

Representative Bob Goodlatte VA
Cosponsor H.R.698 : To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny citizenship at birth to children born in the United States of parents who are not citizens or permanent resident aliens
HOUSE PASSES GOODLATTE LEGISLATION TO ELIMINATE IMMIGRANT VISA LOTTERY Legislation To Ensure Nation’s Security Included in Border Control Act
http://www.house.gov/list/press/va06_goodlatte/121605.html

Representative Kay Granger TX
Granger Statement on Border Security Bill Provision making it a felony to aid illegal immigrants
http://kaygranger.house.gov/News.asp?FormMode=Detail

Representative Sam Graves MO
Rep. Graves: Congress Must Protect Our Homeland By Securing Our Borders
http://www.house.gov/graves/newsroom/033006.htm

Congressman Gil Gutknecht MINN
Sadly, today our borders are a sieve, with illegal immigrants pouring into the country. http://www.house.gov/gutknecht/Issues/immigration/immigration.htm

[JustPiper]

Danged, these Reps are going to have to start making their stance on this issue known!

Hall
Harris
Hart
Hastings (WA)
Hayes
Hefley
Hensarling
Herger
Hobson
Hoekstra
Hulshof
Inglis (SC)
Issa
Istook
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Who is on the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims?

Texas Rep. Hall switches to Republican party
Cosponsor H.R.775 : To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program.http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/R?d108:FLD004:@1(Rep+Hall+Ralph):

Representative Katherine Harris FL
NOTE: How esconced is she in the bush Family?
Harris Calls for Examination of Human Smuggling and Trafficking Prevention Homeland Security Committee Hearing Assesses Current Practices and Offers Recommendations
http://harris.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=40450

Congressman Doc Hastings WA
Watch this cookie! Could be a RINO!
Hastings Says No to Immigration Bill Without Guestworker Program
Citing the need for a guestworker program and comprehensive immigration reform, Congressman Doc Hastings today voted against a bill focused only on enforcement and border security. http://hastings.house.gov/Read.aspx?ID=573

Representative Joel Hefley CO
“It appears the issue of what to do with the illegal aliens that are here now is still up in the air. An amnesty program by any other name is still an amnesty program and will be seen by other illegal aliens as an opportunity to come into our country and stay. “The bottom line is we wouldn’t have nearly as large of a problem if we would enforce the laws we have now.” http://www.house.gov/list/press/co05_hefley/060515presimmigration.html

Representative Wally Herger CA
12/16/05 - Herger Praises House Passage of Immigration Enforcement Measure http://www.house.gov/herger/images/pr12-16-5Immigration.pdf

U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra MICH
Immigration I will continue to advocate for rational, balanced immigration reform that ensures:

- Safe and secure borders
- Enforcement of existing law
- Accountability for those who break the law
- Economic justice for hardworking Americans
- Compassion for innocent victims
- An effective paperwork process
http://hoekstra.house.gov/Issues/Issue/?IssueID=2115

Bob Inglis SC
Immigration: Where Do We Draw the Line http://inglis.house.gov/issues.asp?content=sections/issues/current/border

Representative Darrell Issa CA
Rep. Issa Criticizes U.S. Attorney Lam for Witholding Information on Alien Smuggling Prosecutions and Policies
http://issa.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.View&ContentRecord_id=405&CFID=21286685&CFTOKEN=30333718
Securing Our Borders and Enforcing Immigration Laws
http://issa.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.View&Issue_id=1&CFID=21286685&CFTOKEN=30333718