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Rosanna Pulido is proud of her Mexican heritage. So proud that she has committed herself to championing the rights of Mexicans and other immigrants who, like her own parents, came to this country to live the American dream. Legally, that is. Pulido actively fights illegal immigration -- she founded the Illinois Minuteman Project, a civilian group that works against illegal immigration, in 2005 -- and believes illegal immigrants dilute opportunities for those who arrive legally. For that, she has been painted a traitor to her own people, bombarded with nasty e-mail and threatened with bodily harm. But that hasn't dissuaded...

"What would happen if the Democrats win?" House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., asked in an essay for National Review, a conservative publication. His ominous take is that taxes would be higher, the mission in Iraq would "be damned" and San Franciscan Nancy Pelosi, as the new speaker, would be "leading the culture war." With Election Day on Tuesday, the Republican pitch is aimed at rallying the GOP's dispirited voters and convincing them that they must cast ballots because of the high stakes. The bedrock of the Republican Party, conservatives have been irritated with President Bush and the GOP-controlled Congress for...

'You Don't Speak for Me,' Legal Hispanic Immigrants Shout By Alison Espach CNSNews.com Correspondent July 20, 2006 (CNSNews.com) - A group of American Hispanics -- legal residents of the U.S. -- are blasting efforts to convert illegal immigrants into "guest workers," arguing that their own pursuit of the American dream is being impeded by the influx of illegal aliens. "We are American citizens, we're voters. We elect our officials in office right now. Our voices need to be heard, not those of illegal aliens and their well-funded advocates," said Mariann Davies, vice-chairman of the group You Don't Speak For Me...

WASHINGTON, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- You Don't Speak for Me!, a national coalition of American Hispanics, congratulated the decision of leadership of the House of Representatives to hold field hearings around the country about the pending immigration legislation. In a political atmosphere in which the opinions of ordinary American citizens often take a backseat to the desires of special interests, Speaker Dennis Hastert's decision to delay a conference committee on immigration until legislators have had a chance to "hear from the American people," is a refreshing change. The House, last December, passed a bill that focuses exclusively on enforcing America's...

Hispanics don't speak in one voice on illegals Monday, June 5, 2006 By ELIZABETH LLORENTE STAFF WRITER The group's name is You Don't Speak for Me, and the fledgling organization is against illegal immigration. But this coalition of Hispanics -- which has a presence in New Jersey -- is already drawing fire from a growing chorus of immigration advocates questioning who really speaks for You Don't Speak for Me. The group was created by the nation's most powerful lobbying organization for strict immigration policies -- the Federation for American Immigration Reform. FAIR, which is based in Washington, D.C., also sends...

A new coalition of American Hispanic Americans opposed to the US Senate's illegal alien amnesty is condemning Mexican President Vicente Fox's overt effort to meddle in the internal affairs of the United States and exert influence over US immigration policies. The Mexican president went on a tour of US Western states, during which he openly lobbied for passage of an illegal alien amnesty and guest worker program. The group is disappointed in President George W. Bush and GOP senate members who are pushing a bill that rewards lawbreakers. They're also disappointed in the President for not telling Vicente Fox to...

Hispanic American Coalition, You Don't Speak for Me!, Joins With House Leaders to React to President Bush's Address and to Oppose Senate Amnesty Plan WASHINGTON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- You Don't Speak for Me!, a new national coalition of American Hispanics that supports immigration enforcement, is joining with nine members of the House of Representatives to respond to President Bush's Monday evening address to the nation and to urge the Senate to pass an immigration enforcement only bill. Members of the You Don't Speak for Me! coalition will be renewing their call for swift Senate action on an enforcement only...

Cindy Sheehan just finished her morning media event. When asked by reporters, Sheehan said she believes that while she supports the continued hunt for Osama bin Laden she believes the U.S. should withdraw from Afghanistan and “stop bombing innocent people.” She also described Osama bin Laden as being “allegedly” behind the attacks of 9/11. To those who have criticized her political stance, which includes allegations that the war in Iraq was “done for Israel” that George Bush is “the world’s biggest terrorist” and that al Qaeda may not be behind attacks on America, Sheehan said, “I know my son better...

They lined up on opposite sides of the street in Sacramento on Monday - just like they've been doing in Crawford, Texas, for more than two weeks. Holding pictures of their soldier sons, daughters, nieces and nephews, about 40 people gathered on the north side of Hallmark Drive near Cal Expo at lunchtime. They waved American flags while they waited for the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" caravan to pass through Sacramento. On the opposite side of the street, about 40 protesters, waving American flags and peace signs, showed their support for Cindy Sheehan, the anti-war mother from Vacaville...