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Q&A with 6th district candidates
October 26, 2008 - 1:01pm

The Frederick News-Post asked 6th district candidates five questions about the most pressing issues facing Congress. Here are their answers, in their own words.

ROSCOE BARTLETT


Do you support Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins' 287g program in conjunction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement? What is your long-term plan for immigration reform?

I am proud that America is the most welcoming nation on Earth to immigrants. However, our immigration system is broken. Ineffective immigration policy translates to a loss of jobs, lower wages for American workers and drastically increased costs to governments. I support collaborative efforts to improve enforcement of existing laws against illegal immigration. I helped facilitate Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins' participation in the 287g program. It helps to identify and deport the violent illegal immigrants who pose the greatest threat to our communities. I have voted against and oppose amnesty for illegal aliens. Amnesty would undermine America's foundation as a country based upon the rule of law.


JENNIFER DOUGHERTY

Do you support Sheriff Jenkins' 278g program in conjunction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement? What is your long-term plan for immigration reform?

I support enforcing federal immigration policy after years of an enforcement vacuum. I support expedited deportation for those arrested for serious crimes. Unfortunately, the Sheriff admitted knowing about a local business with more than 25 undocumented workers, but he was unable to take action.

The federal government must regain control of immigration; secure our borders and ports; improve record keeping for visas; require businesses to comply with legal hiring practices; raise penalties for hiring undocumented workers; and, introduce legislation to create a payroll deduction system for workers who are earning citizenship status that shifts the financial cost away from the general fund.

GARY HOOVER

Do you support Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins' 287g program in conjunction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement? What is your long-term plan for immigration reform?

Yes, I support the 287g program and I believe we need to give local law enforcement the same ability to find and detain illegal immigrants. I believe in strong enforcement of our current immigration laws against illegals and those who employ them. We will never stop people from crossing our borders to find work if companies keep hiring them. I also agree with a quest worker program for those that come here to pick fruits and vegetables. We must secure our borders, ports, and airports and have a way to keep track of those visiting our country on visas.

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