Thread: [Democrat] Lawmaker Critical of Public Assistance Bill

[Democrat] Lawmaker Critical of Public Assistance Bill
freerepublic.com
Wisconsin Radio Network ^ | August 26, 2011 | Andrew Beckett
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2011 9:22:49 AM by Diana in Wisconsin

A state lawmaker says a proposal mandating that anyone applying for public assistance programs in Wisconsin prove they are a legal citizen is not needed. The Republican bill would require those applying for public assistance programs to provide documentation proving they are a U.S. citizen.

Democratic State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) says the legislation is simply an attempt to use immigration and immigration reform as a political tool. Under current laws, she says undocumented immigrants cannot access public assistance programs and there’s no evidence that is happening.

Zamarripa says the bill will just make it harder for those who can enroll in those programs to apply, and also makes it tougher for social workers to do their jobs. The bill requires social workers to verify documents proving citizenship, which the Milwaukee Democrats says will add another layer of bureaucracy to the process.

Zamarripa says it’s also unfair to fine social workers $250 if they fail to collect the right documentation, which she argues would most likely be an unintentional mistake on their part.

Zamarripa serves on the committee where the bill will likely receive a public hearing.

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Democratic State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) says the legislation is simply an attempt to use immigration and immigration reform as a political tool

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Now that is a funny comment from someone that has used immigration as a tool for her policital career.

Not that the new law will prevent illegals from collecting on behalf of their jackpot babies.

Dem lawmaker criticizes plan to have legal status part of public aid application
93rockon.com
Sunday, August 28, 2011 9:23 a.m. CDT


A child is silhouetted against an U.S. flag at a rally in support of Immigration rights Irving

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa says it's just a case of using immigration reform as a political tool.

The Milwaukee Democrat says a proposal mandating anyone applying for public assistance programs in Wisconsin prove they are a legal citizen isn't needed.

Zamarripa says the current laws would keep undocumented immigrants from accessing public assistance programs. She says there is no evidence suggesting the guidelines aren't working.

Zamarripa says the new would make it harder for those who can enroll in those programs to apply and, at the same time, would make it more difficult for social workers to do their jobs.

A public hearing is coming up before a committee which has Zamarripa as a member.

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