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    114 in HOUSE OBJECT TO MEXICAN TRUCKS ...

    Here is a good start for our newest battle.....

    114 in House object to Mexican trucks
    By Sean Lengell
    THE WASHINGTON TIMES
    July 4, 2007

    A bipartisan group of more than 100 House members is urging President Bush to halt a plan to give Mexican truckers full access to U.S. roads, saying it would compromise national security and provide a way for foreigners to enter the country illegally.

    "The U.S. Congress and the American people seriously question the ability of Mexican motor carriers and drivers to adhere to our country's strict safety rules, as well as the administration's preparedness and willingness to ensure Mexican truck drivers obey our homeland security and immigration rules," said a letter signed by 114 House members and sent to the White House on Monday.

    The letter was drafted by Reps. Duncan Hunter, California Republican, and Nancy Boyda, Kansas Democrat, and co-signed by 61 Democrats and 51 Republicans.

    "I believe our roads will be less safe with this program, and this isn't theoretical; it's a probability," Mrs. Boyda said. "It does make me furious."

    She said yesterday that she wasn't aware of any White House response to the letter.

    Mexican-registered trucks are allowed to make deliveries and pickups in the United States only within special commercial zones that extend up to about 70 miles inside the border.

    Several months ago, Mr. Bush announced a Department of Transportation test program that would permit 100 Mexican-based trucking companies to travel anywhere in the United States. An equal number of U.S. trucking companies would be allowed to make deliveries and pickups in Mexico.

    Participating Mexican companies must be insured with a U.S.-licensed firm and meet all U.S. safety standards.

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    And how many illegals will be smuggled in in those trucks???????

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    Quote Originally Posted by girlygirl369
    And how many illegals will be smuggled in in those trucks???????
    Any guesses on how many illegals can be crammed into the trailer of an 18-wheeler???
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    humm well i deal with 18 wheelers all day...

    normal container size is 53'ft long, 13ft tall and around 9 ft wide

    there area 57ft containers also, vans are smaller 43' or so....


    you could easily fit 120 people in a standard container with room to spare...........

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    Could also fit 120 terrorests.
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    Basically, a Mexican pueblo on wheels.
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    PLEASE NOTE, THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS WASHINGTON TIMES REPORT SAYS THIS:

    The department also must wait until the conclusion of a public comment period that ends Monday.
    So it appears the last day of public comment will be July 9. So please spread the word to call the DOT and voice our concerns (NO old, dangerous Mexican trucks flooding our roadways etc.)

    US DOT phone number: 202-366-4000
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    Backdoor trojans.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kath
    humm well i deal with 18 wheelers all day...

    normal container size is 53'ft long, 13ft tall and around 9 ft wide

    there area 57ft containers also, vans are smaller 43' or so....


    you could easily fit 120 people in a standard container with room to spare...........
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    Plus each illegal could carry in 10-50 pounds of drugs.

    The corruption, bribes and other payoffs behind this must be HUGE. I fear they might grow large enough to where the top dogs of the truckers' union can be bought off.

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