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    Negative Population Growth Campaigns Against Amnesty

    Copied from
    "Population Perspectives"
    The National Newsletter of Negative Population Growth
    Spring, 2010

    PRESIDENT'S COLUMN

    "With Congress setting its sights on debating immigration reform, the volatile and divisive issue of amnesty/citizenship for the millions of illegal immigrants now in our country is once again sure to be center stage in the national headlines.

    "In recent months, NPG members have been very active in spending petitions to their Capitol Hill lawmakers and registering their firm opposition to amnesty/citizenship. Their continued support, along with the help of countless other concerned Americans we reach through our media, grassroots and educational efforts, will enable us to to use the full clout of our orgnization to once again detail any and all amnesty provisions.

    "However, it is important to remember that the amnesty issue is only a part of immigration reform. Other facets that we support include enhanced border security, enforcement of existing laws, deportation, setting new legal immigration quotas, deciding the future of "anchor babies" - the list goes on,.

    "If done right, no-nonsense reform of our immigration laws could prove to be very beneficial reining in America's population growth. That's because immigration is the main driver of our nation's ever-increasing numbers.

    "As the immigration debate unfolds, NPG will once again reaffirm to those on Capitol Hill that an 80 percent reduction in illegal immigration is what our nation truly needs to get back on a path of sustainable population levels. Slashing legal immigration from today's estimated 1.1 million annual admissions to only 200,000 would require us to be much MORE selective in deciding who enters our country under the categories of humanitarian admissions, work admissions (skilled professionals, artists, technicians, entrepreneurs, etc.), special needs admissions, "temporary visas", and family reunification. If our nation is ever going to succeed in resolving our immigration crisis, it is crucial that our leaders make tough choices now, before it is too late.

    "Rewriting the rules as to how many people can legally enter our country in the coming years - and especially setting new numbers for work visas - is definitely going to ignite passionate arguments in today's economic climate. Creating jobs for Americans - not making it easier for illegal labor to remain in our country and thrive - ranks at the very top of voters' concerns.

    "There is much at stake in this battle, especially in the already highly charged election year. And the old saying that "the devil is in the details" will very much apply to immigration reform. As the heatlh care battle proved, it the Obama Administration and Congressional leaders decide to put their full weight behind a radical immigration bill that will give the open borders lobby and Hispanic groups everything they want, politics can still triumph over the will of the majority of Americans who have voiced their discontent on amnesty/citizenship.

    "Remember, even if we succeed in removing amnesty/citizenship provisions from any new immigration bill there is a strong possibility that we could still end up with disastrous new immigration policies. We must all continue to be extremely diligent in the coming months to keep the pressure on our lawmakers to make sure that the immigration legislation that emerges from Congress helps. rather than hurts, our nation."

    (Pages 1 and 2)


    ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF "ANCHOR BABIES"

    "NPG has long advocated ending the present policy of automatic citizenship for "anchor babies" born in the U.S. to illegal and temporary visa aliens. It is a long-standing policy mistake that must be corrected and the need to do so is finding its way more and more into the national debate on immigration reform.

    "An estimated 400,000 'anchor babies' are born each year and immigration officials often choose not to take action against deporting the parents, thus driving up our nation's population. Once an anchor baby turns 21 they can petition for legal status of their extended family, further compounding the problem.

    "Changing the rules on "anchor babies" is an issue that has widespread support among the American public. However, debate rages as to how to address the issue. There are those who contend that "birthright citizenship" is a constitutional right as stated in the 14th Amendment and that the U.S. Consitution would have to be amended to fix it. Others hold that Congress could end automatic citizenship with a clarifying statute. There are presently bills pending in the 111th Congress to meet that goal.

    "We urge NPG members to contact their U.S. Senators and Representaive and tell them to enact legilstion that puts an end to "anchor baby" citizenship." "

    [Note, please see:
    Rep. Nathan Reintroduces Bill to End Birthright Citizenship
    http://www.numbersusa.com/content/news/ ... nship.html
    Monday, May 18, 2009, 5:13 PM EDT – posted on NumbersUSA
    List of the bill's co-sponsors posted to date]


    IMMIGRANTS AND THE U.S. BUDGET

    ":A recent Rasumssen Reports telephone survery finds that "As a country wrestles with the future of historic-level deficits, 67% of U.S. voters say that illegal immigrants are a significant strain on the U.S. budget.Two-out-of-three (66%) voters say the availability of government money and services draw illegal immigrants to the United States....These findings help to explain why 68% say gaining control of the border is more important than legalizing the status of undocumented workers already living in the United States."

    ((Page 3)


    FURTHER ARTICLES AND COMMENTARY IN:
    The NPG Journal: Vol. 3, No 10 - 4/30/10
    A Monthly Commentary on Population and Immigration Issues
    Presented by Negative Population Growth, Inc.
    http://www.npg.org/npgjournalv3n10.html

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    The bill has 92 co-sponsors but has been "in committee" since 05/29/09. Who is holding it up and why?

    H.R.1868
    Title: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
    Sponsor: Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] (introduced 4/2/2009) Cosponsors (91)
    Related Bills: H.R.5002
    Latest Major Action: 5/26/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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    COSPONSORS(91), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
    Rep Akin, W. Todd [MO-2] - 4/2/2009 Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] - 4/30/2009
    Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 6/2/2009 Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 6/11/2009
    Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 4/2/2009 Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-9] - 6/2/2009 Rep Bonner, Jo [AL-1] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 4/2/2009 Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] - 4/2/2009 Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 4/30/2009
    Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 6/2/2009 Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 4/30/2009
    Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 4/2/2009 Rep Campbell, John [CA-48] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 6/2/2009 Rep Chaffetz, Jason [UT-3] - 4/30/2009
    Rep Coble, Howard [NC-6] - 6/2/2009 Rep Coffman, Mike [CO-6] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Conaway, K. Michael [TX-11] - 4/2/2009 Rep Culberson, John Abney [TX-7] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Davis, Geoff [KY-4] - 4/30/2009 Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Fleming, John [LA-4] - 6/16/2009 Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] - 9/10/2009
    Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] - 6/2/2009 Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 4/2/2009 Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 4/2/2009 Rep Gohmert, Louie [TX-1] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 7/17/2009 Rep Graves, Sam [MO-6] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Griffith, Parker [AL-5] - 2/3/2010 Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Heller, Dean [NV-2] - 4/2/2009 Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] - 4/2/2009 Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] - 7/17/2009
    Rep Issa, Darrell E. [CA-49] - 6/4/2009 Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 4/2/2009 Rep Jordan, Jim [OH-4] - 4/2/2009
    Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 4/2/2009 Rep King, Steve [IA-5] - 9/14/2009
    Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 4/2/2009 Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 4/30/2009
    Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] - 4/2/2009 Rep Linder, John [GA-7] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] - 4/2/2009 Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 2/3/2010
    Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] - 4/2/2009 Rep McClintock, Tom [CA-4] - 6/16/2009
    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 4/2/2009 Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [CA-25] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] - 6/2/2009 Rep Miller, Candice S. [MI-10] - 2/3/2010
    Rep Miller, Gary G. [CA-42] - 4/2/2009 Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] - 7/14/2009
    Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] - 9/30/2009 Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] - 4/2/2009 Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] - 9/30/2009
    Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] - 6/2/2009 Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 6/11/2009 Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Posey, Bill [FL-15] - 6/2/2009 Rep Price, Tom [GA-6] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] - 6/2/2009 Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Roskam, Peter J. [IL-6] - 6/2/2009 Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] - 6/2/2009 Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-3] - 7/10/2009
    Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] - 6/2/2009 Rep Smith, Adrian [NE-3] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] - 6/2/2009 Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 6/2/2009 Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Taylor, Gene [MS-4] - 4/2/2009 Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 6/25/2009
    Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] - 2/3/2010 Rep Walden, Greg [OR-2] - 4/21/2010
    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 6/2/2009 Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A. [GA-3] - 4/2/2009
    Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] - 4/2/2009 Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] - 6/4/2009


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