The Foundry – During the August congressional recess, a pro-amnesty coalition of business and union interests is putting the squeeze on members of the House of Representatives to pass a “comprehensive immigration reform” bill similar to the Senate-passed monstrosity. But hard-working Americans also have a voice and can speak up in town halls with House […]
Archives for August 2013
Delayed Health Care Mandate Raises Doubt About Future Immigration Enforcement
August 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Washington Post – For some House Republicans, whether an immigration law would be properly implemented has emerged as a key point, particularly because of the government’s unimpressive record on enforcing past laws on immigration. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), who heads the conservative Republican Study Committee in the House, said the president has shown a willingness […]
Immigration Reform Tug-of-War Will Continue for at Least Another Decade
August 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Jim Gilchrist – MMP Exclusive – The immigration reform tug-of-war will continue for at least another decade as both sides seek dominance of their solutions over the solutions of their opponents. The United States is rapidly becoming a Latin American nation and that block of citizenry and non-citizenry alike are much more unified in the […]
Immigration Reform versus Unemployed America
August 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
American Thinker – With millions of Americans un- or underemployed, it’s difficult to see how any political party that’s looking out for the folks would want to import more people. America doesn’t seem to be able to provide jobs for the people already here. Yet, importing more people to compete for jobs in a stagnant […]
Border Security: One Rancher’s Warning on Immigration Reform
August 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
BBC News – US Congress is debating an increase in border security as part of an overhaul of the country’s immigration system. But long-time ranchers along the border worry that their already diminished rights might be under attack again. [See the Video]
Senate Democrats Abandon Expansion of Gun Background Check Measure
August 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Daily News – Senate Democrats have abandoned efforts to pass a law this year expanding background checks for gun purchases — dealing a new setback to the drive for tougher gun laws after the Newtown school massacre. In a meeting Thursday with a pro-gun-control group, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said budget battles looming this […]
