USA TODAY – For some time, we have heard from pro-amnesty forces that the issue of illegal immigration dealt solely with people who are afraid to come out from the shadows. We were assured that once the veil was lifted, there would be a windfall of tax revenue and improved security and safety for all […]
US Border Technology Remains Flawed
June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Town Talk – To complement the 651 miles of barriers along the U.S.-Mexican border, Customs and Border Protection deploys drones, tethered radar blimps, P-3 Orion surveillance aircraft, thermal-imaging devices, towers with day and night video cameras, ground surveillance radar and much more. But many pieces of that technology are flawed: Some produce frequent false […]
Despite Early Success, Immigration Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward
June 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
TIME – Rounding up a filibuster-proof 60 votes in the Senate for the Gang of Eight immigration bill may prove tougher than anticipated. Supporters say they’re not there yet. But even if Senate Republicans can’t scupper the bill, their counterparts in the GOP-controlled House can. And they won’t go gently. Even the House Republicans open […]
Public Backlash to Immigration Reform is Coming
June 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Hill – Opponents of the Senate immigration reform bill say a strong public backlash is coming and think they have a good chance of stopping it on the Senate floor. “There’s no question that it’s going to be significantly more pushback. The question is if it’s enough to stop the bill in the Senate. […]
