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Is it possible for something to be the cornerstone of a labor force, supporting an entire economy and yet handicap that same economy by draining from it billions of dollars? That is a problem that Virginia’s state legislature has been discussing and will continue to debate in a congressional session dealing with illegal immigration issues, among other topics, that began Jan.11. Both the State House and Senate are considering some 40 bills and resolutions which address such things as stiffening penalties for businesses that knowingly hire illegal workers and banning illegal aliens from attending state colleges and universities. What is...

On immigration, Bush once again voiced support for a type of foreign worker card that would allow foreigners working in the United States to visit their home countries without fear of not being allowed back into this country. At the same time, he said there needs to be stronger border enforcement and a crackdown on immigrant smuggling. "I think this is a issue that will make it easier for us to enforce our borders and I believe it's an issue that will show, when we get it right, the compassion and heart of the American people," Bush said. The card...

What is the dirty little secret that the Bush administration doesn't tell you about its proposed "temporary" guest-worker program? These workers will come here in the prime of life and, while they are in our country as temporary workers, they will have babies, who immediately become U.S. citizens. These workers may be poor, but they are not stupid! Can U.S. citizens be deported? Of course not! The Bush administration says this plan would create a system that is "fairer, more consistent and more compassionate." What compassionate country would deport the parents of underage U.S. citizens? Let's get real here. That...