Amnesty for illegal immigrants will strain U.S. economy

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 5:59 AM EDT

In January 2009, the fate of the United States will be in the hands of either U.S. Sen. John McCain or U.S. Sen. Barack Obama. Both senators favor amnesty for the estimated 12 million to 20 million illegal aliens residing in the U.S.

If they are granted amnesty they will be allowed to send for their extended families. Our burgeoning population could be increased by 20 million to 30 million “legal immigrants.â€