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Governor Proposes $156 million for Immigrant Health Coverage
Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts has proposed spending about $156 million to subsidize health insurance next year for about 37,400 legal immigrants who became eligible when the (Massachusetts) Supreme Judicial Court last month struck down state lawmakers’ decision to exclude them from coverage. And you wondered how important judicial races were at both the state level and for the federal courts? Political correctness runs amok.
Key Parts of Alabama Immigration Law OK’d by Court
“This fight is just beginning,” said Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley. “I am optimistic that this law will be completely upheld, and I remain committed to seeing this law fully implemented. I will continue to fight at every turn to defend this law against any and all challenges.”
Immigration News: DOJ Sues Alabama; Illinois’ Welcome Mat
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Alabama’s new controversial immigration law, essentially fighting Alabama on grounds similar to its legal battle with Arizona over that state’s controversial law. In both cases, the Justice Department argues that the states are overstepping their authority by wading into something that is a strictly federal responsibility: immigration enforcement. In Illinois, Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Illinois’ DREAM Act on Augusts 1. Opponents of the act say it rewards those who illegally enter the country. (more…)
Administration Working Hard to “Keep Secret Highway” for Illegals Open
Lawmaker warns ‘wilderness’ routes popular for drug, immigrant smugglers. A controversial bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at plugging the flow of illegal activity alongAmerica’s borders has pitted environmentalists and national park advocates against those championing national security. (more…)
Illegals and Welfare
The Pampered, Permanent, Dependant Class. Are we their slaves? Earlier this year, President Obama reiterated his commitment to passing a massive amnesty for illegal aliens as he stated, “My hope is that [Congress] begins to recognize over the next year that we can’t solve this problem [illegal immigration] without taking a broad, comprehensive approach….”
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Obama Pushing the Amnesty Bandwagon Again
The public relations campaign for Barack Obama’s latest revival of “immigration reform” makes one thing crystal clear: This is not, and never has been, about homeland security. This is not, and never has been, about economic security. It’s about political security, plain and cynical. It is about votes.
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Mexico Sues Georgia Over Immigration Law
If was troubling enough when George Bush kowtowed to the Mexican government over border security and illegal immigration. But the Democrats under Barack Obama sued Arizona and threatened other states over immigration reforms. The Democrats have gone too far. (more…)
It is Time to Get Tough with Illegals Demanding Benefits and Display Nothing but Disrespect
Back in 1900 when there was a rush from all areas of Europe to come to the United States , people had to get off a ship and stand in a long line in New York and be documented. Some would even get down on their hands and knees and kiss the ground. They made a pledge to uphold the laws and support their new country in good and bad times. They made learning English a primary rule in their new American households and some even changed their names to blend in with their new home. (more…)
Reid and Durbin Have a New Version of the Dream Act
Barack Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress are now resorting to extortion when it comes to granting Amnesty to millions of illegal aliens. Their latest ploy dealing with the GOP – Give us Amnesty and then we’ll “talk” about constraining our out-of-control spending. And the Democrats in Illinois are following right behind them. (more…)
Rep. Walsh Reacts to Obama El Paso Speech
Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) today announced last week that he has sent a letter (attached) to President Obama, expressing his concern over the President’s comments in an immigration speech made in El Paso, TX. Once again, the freshman legislator is showing why Illinois voters voted for him.
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