Immigration Reform versus Unemployed America

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

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

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 […]

Dick Morris: Reform First or Border Security First – Voters Want Both

The Hill – House Republicans would like to vote for an immigration reform approach that hews to the amendment introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), which would require that the border be sealed, with 90 percent of illegal immigration prevented, before any legalization or amnesty process could begin for illegal immigrants already here. Border security […]