Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
Tulsa is among cities nationwide that face negative reaction to a lack of local police enforcement of laws. In cities across the nation, groups, individuals and even elected officials who oppose illegal immigration are expressing their concerns about the lack of local police enforcement of...
Read Immigration concern abundant (Links)
Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
Illegal immigrants, on their journey from the border, leave behind trash and human waste that can seep into soil and water and harm wildlife. The federal agents who pursue them do their own damage to the environment. The low-flying helicopters and off-road vehicles disturb wildlife and destroy...
Read The environmental cost of illegal immigration (Links)
Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
Some newspapers and blogs embellish facts and add meaning to suit their bias. This has been especially true of comments I made when discussing the need for border fencing. To be clear, I am a proponent of border security and enforcement first. If the administration continues to neglect enforcing...
Read Rep. King: Fence cost-effective, compassionate (Links)
Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
For newly arrived immigrants, living in an overcrowded house and sharing a bathroom with four or more people is a rite of passage. "When you come here, you don't have too much money, you don't know if you're going to get a job," said a Brazilian immigrant who lives with five other...
Read Cramped quarters common for immigrants (Links)
Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
CRAWFORD, Texas -- President Bush says he's fulfilled his pledge to help beef up border security by sending National Guard troops to Southwestern states. Now, he's challenging Congress to give him legislation that will welcome more foreigners into the country. Speaking in his weekly radio...
Read Bush asks Congress to allow more immigrants into US (Links)
Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
Obviously, another prickly subject for McCain among conservatives is immigration. In person, McCain argues passionately about the subject and makes a solid case for comprehensive reform, though it usually falls on plenty of deaf ears. Many conservatives have long since deemed McCain's...
Read McCain a bit clueless on GOP base's feelings (Links)
Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
Read If the housing boom goes bust, so do illegal workers (Links)
Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
Read Sheriff Beary Apologizes For Illegal Aliens Comment (Links)
Posted Sunday August 6, 2006, 4:32 am, Over one day old
Four years ago, Utah state Rep. Karen Morgan voted for a bill allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition. Now, in a sign of the changing political climate, the Democrat said she would vote to repeal the law. She also said she is looking into introducing a bill similar to that...
Read Support slipping for in-state tuition benefits for Utah immigrants (Links)