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    Bush prods bipartisan immigration deal

    Nothing much new here but Jorge did talk today so an article was written so here it is.

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    Bush prods bipartisan immigration deal
    By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writer
    may 12, 2007

    President Bush, promoting bipartisan immigration talks as they reach a critical stage, said Saturday that Republicans and Democrats are building consensus that could produce a bill this year.

    "I am optimistic we can pass a comprehensive immigration bill and get this problem solved for the American people this year," Bush said in his weekly radio address.

    Bush used the address to put pressure on senators as they prepare to hold a vote on the contentious issue next week. Signing an overhaul into law would be viewed as a marquee domestic achievement for the president.

    He has dispatched two members of his Cabinet, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, to Capitol Hill for almost daily closed-door meetings with a handful of Republicans and Democrats to cut an immigration deal. The group is eyeing a Tuesday deadline for a compromise.

    "These meetings have been productive. We've been addressing our differences in good faith, and we're building consensus. Both Republicans and Democrats understand that successful immigration reform must be bipartisan," Bush said.

    Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., thanked Bush for "addressing the nation on this critical issue and emphasizing the common goals that we share.

    "The American people will be watching and waiting to see if the Senate can come together on immigration reform and strike the right balance between strengthening our security and our economy and enacting laws that uphold the humanity and dignity of those who come here seeking a better life," Kennedy said.

    Both sides have an interest in addressing the topic, which polls show is among Americans' top concerns. It's also a top issue for Hispanic voters, a fast-growing segment of the electorate that is being hotly contested by the two parties.

    "The politics are pointing to action. What's difficult is that squaring the circle on the policy differences between the two parties is hard," said Frank Sharry, the executive director of the National Immigration Forum.

    "Politically it makes sense for the key players to get it done this year, and before the next election season kicks in," Sharry said.

    Still, the negotiations have proceeded in fits and starts, with key players agreeing on broad principles but not always specifics, and both parties' core constituencies becoming increasingly nervous that their leaders will compromise too much on an emotional and highly complicated issue.

    Talks were to continue throughout the weekend on a possible deal that would first secure the U.S.-Mexico border and implement an elaborate high-tech identification system for immigrant workers, and only then give an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S. a chance at legal status — after paying high fines, returning home and waiting as long as 13 more years.

    The proposal would also create a guest worker program for new arrivals, but it would prevent many of them from staying in the U.S. The ability of immigrants to bring their families into the country would be limited.

    Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (news, bio, voting record), D-Nev., has set a vote for next week to bring up an alternative plan that passed the Senate last year with wide support from his party but substantial GOP opposition. Republicans have said they would block the move, arguing that the bipartisan talks should be given time to bear fruit.

    Without a deal by Tuesday, the stage would be set for a partisan clash over immigration when the vote occurs, expected on Wednesday.

    Bush has long called for an immigration overhaul that would create a guest-worker program and allow illegal immigrants a chance at citizenship, as well as bolstering border security. He supported the 2006 measure, which died in the House amid opposition from his own party's conservatives.

    The potential compromise being discussed now is an effort to meld key elements of that plan, including allowing illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S. legally, with tougher provisions that could draw GOP support.

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    Bush sets criteria for immigration reform

    WASHINGTON, May. 12 (UPI) -- President George Bush set five criteria he says must be met for comprehensive U.S. immigration reform to become a reality.
    In remarks prepared for his weekly national radio address, the Republican president said the United States must: keep trying to improve border security; hold employers accountable for the workers they hire; create a temporary worker program; resolve the status of millions of illegal immigrants already hear "without amnesty and without animosity;" and "finally, we must honor the great American tradition of the melting pot."

    Bush said talks with leaders from both parties in recent weeks have been productive.

    "We've been addressing our differences in good faith, and we're building consensus," Bush said.

    The president said the nation needs a system that "meets the legitimate needs of workers and employers" and one that "treats people with dignity and helps newcomers assimilate into our society."

    Bush said all of the elements must be addressed "or none of them will be solved at all."

    Concerning the American "melting pot," Bush cited the need for Americans to share ideals, appreciate the country's history, "and an ability to speak and write the English language."

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    Without a deal by Tuesday, the stage would be set for a partisan clash over immigration when the vote occurs, expected on Wednesday.
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    The president said the nation needs a system that "meets the legitimate needs of workers and employers" and one that "treats people with dignity and helps newcomers assimilate into our society."
    In this address, I see NO recognition that the interests of American citizens needs to be put first. Instead, the President is focused like a laser beam on selling out Americans to his corporate masters and the global elite, and forcing taxpayers into servitude so that he can hand over their hard-earned tax monies to provide entitlements and social security to illegals.

    In remarks prepared for his weekly national radio address, the Republican president said the United States must: keep trying to improve border security; hold employers accountable for the workers they hire; create a temporary worker program; resolve the status of millions of illegal immigrants already hear "without amnesty and without animosity;" and "finally, we must honor the great American tradition of the melting pot."
    And what the hell does, "keep TRYING to improve border security" mean? We know what this means.......the American people and this country are about to get screwed again by false promises and lies....just like in 1986! There will be no real border security......as we're approaching the deadline for the North American Union.

    And what about, "create a temporary worker program; resolve the status of millions of illegal immigrants already hear "without amnesty..."?

    The American people are about to get socked with TRILLIONs of dollars in entitlement, education and health care costs for guest workers and amnestied illegals.

    If Bush and the traitors in Congress were the least bit concerned about the impact on American taxpayers, they'd disqualify anyone here illegally from ever getting any entitlements, and they'd force employers, corporations and the Chamber of Commerce to provide benefits and health care to their guest workers - instead of sucking taxpayers dry while they get richer.

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    President Bush Pushes Immigration Reform In Radio Address

    May 12, 2007 11:41 a.m. EST


    Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer
    Washington, D.C. (AHN) - President Bush, pushing for immigration reform, outlined the criteria he says needs to be met for meaningful progress to be made on the thorny issue that has dogged the Republican president.

    In his weekly Saturday radio address, President Bush encouraged Congress to come to a consensus and produce a bipartisan bill that he can sign into law.

    "I am optimistic we can pass a comprehensive immigration bill and get this problem solved for the American people this year," the President said.

    Progress has been made among a small working group of senators and White House staff charged with drafting a compromise bill that both parties can support. They have agreed on a so-called path to citizenship for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the country, a temporary guest worker program and tighter border security.

    The group, however, remains divided on several issues. Those include how to penalize those who have entered the country illegally and how to punish the firms that hire undocumented workers.

    Among other things, the group has agreed that the number of border patrol agents would increase from 12,000 to 18,000 and fences would secure parts of the U.S.-Mexican border in San Diego and along the southern Arizona border.

    President Bush said in order for an immigration overhaul to be successful: the United States needs to continue improving border security, create a guest worker program and hold employers accountable for hiring illegal immigrants.

    Additionally, President Bush said, "we must resolve the status of millions of illegal immigrants who are here already, without amnesty and without animosity."

    He added that elements of his four-point strategy must all be addressed, "or none of them will be solved at all."



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    Doesn't anyone see the ISSUE about the increase in Border Agents?

    Why would we NEED BORDER AGENTS with a border WIDE OPEN?

    Hmmmm.......we have so few agents now and they are NOT allowed to do their job!

    I'm sick and tired of these blatant, calculated LIES
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndamendsis
    Doesn't anyone see the ISSUE about the increase in Border Agents?

    Why would we NEED BORDER AGENTS with a border WIDE OPEN?

    Hmmmm.......we have so few agents now and they are NOT allowed to do their job!

    I'm sick and tired of these blatant, calculated LIES
    Good point Sis! Even if this crappy legislation would pass, I'm sure that "somehow" the funding for more BP agents would magically disapper. Then they would make up some lame ass excuse to give to the American people as to why they can't get more funding for BP agents.
    Then, we have another 9/11 happen, which will be their final excuse for creating the NAU, making us believe the unionization (is that a word?) of all three countries would make us safe and happy again.
    Gag me with a bueno taco...
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndamendsis
    Doesn't anyone see the ISSUE about the increase in Border Agents?

    Why would we NEED BORDER AGENTS with a border WIDE OPEN?

    Hmmmm.......we have so few agents now and they are NOT allowed to do their job!

    I'm sick and tired of these blatant, calculated LIES
    Why would we need more border agents when Johnny Sutton is working with the Mexican govt to squash border agents for doing their job? This whole bit about border security is crap. They want a virtual fence with he-tech stuff that won't even be used. Monitors will be set up but no one will be assigned to them. These idiots are not fooling any one. They are liars and traitors not to be trusted with even a stray dog. No matter what it is they are telling us about border security, they will never enforce it.
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    This president is the most brainless jack@ss to ever hold the office. He totally ignores the desires of the CITIZENS of this great nation.
    The draft dodging scum that sends our brave soldiers off to die should be drummed out of office.
    <div>Thank you Governor Brewer!</div>

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    America needs to prod something in Bush …. and Kennedy….


    I keep going back to what William said to me the first time I talked with him (no one believes Bush any more. (I’m afraid he is right )
    At this point I have to keep my hopes up even though I’ve been let down so many times…

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