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McCain/Kennedy Expected to Unveil New Guestworker/Amnesty Legislation
FAIR ^ | May 16, 2005 | Staff

Posted on 05/16/2005 5:26:41 PM PDT by yoe

On May 12, Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Representatives Jim Kolbe (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) introduced companion guestworker amnesty bills, S. 1033 and H.R. 2330.

The text of this legislation is not yet available, but here's what we've learned this legislation entails.

Millions of currently resident illegal aliens would be permitted to buy guestworker status for a fee of $1,000. After the first three year term they could apply for three year extensions (for another $1000), and in the meantime, apply for green cards. After six years they would be eligible for permanent residency, which could ultimately lead to full U.S. citizenship.

New foreign workers would be permitted to buy three year renewable visas for $500, provided they can find an employer that will hire them. They too could apply for green cards after three years, and ultimately U.S. citizenship.

This bill creates a new H-5A visa category which permits 400,000 new guestworkers each year.

Nothing in the legislation prevents employers from continuing to hire illegal aliens. In fact, the sponsors of this legislation recently stated that they didn't think employers should be punished for hiring illegal workers.

Selling citizenship to illegal aliens and new foreign workers is NOT a legitimate immigration policy.

Once the details of this legislation become clearer we will update you further and request your assistance in opposing this outrageous guestworker amnesty by sending free faxes through our website to your legislators expressing strong opposition to S.1033 and H.R.2330.


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To: yoe
Nothing in the legislation prevents employers from continuing to hire illegal aliens. In fact, the sponsors of this legislation recently stated that they didn't think employers should be punished for hiring illegal workers.

With not threat to employment and free health care, what would entice illegals to shell out $1,000 for guest worker status?
21 posted on 05/16/2005 6:02:18 PM PDT by maggief
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To: yoe

This smacks of treason.


22 posted on 05/16/2005 6:03:19 PM PDT by Dante3
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To: rodguy911

Thank you kind freeper!

Here is an example of the kind of congresscritter that will be voting on these really important bills like the immigration bill--

I was watching the House on c-span an hour or so ago, and Rep. Lynn Woolsey of California got up and gave a five minute speech---

I can't remember the whole thing, (not even a blue ribbon winner has THAT good of a memory, LOL), but she started off her speech with the line---"President Bush has let down the Muslim people...", it went on to name all of the Bush's sins in the war on terror--that instead of invading Iraq, we should have "educated" them and forgiven their debts, and used more diplomatic language...

I kid you not---after the stories all weekend about the deaths of people because they thought a BOOK got flused in a toilet---millions of Muslims rioted and a over 15 DIED!

BUT, according to Woolsey, TONIGHT, Bush needs to talk to the Muslims nicer and it is our policies that are at fault.

I kept expecting some brave GOP rep. to stand up and say "Lynn, you ignorant slut...." and tell her to sit her butt down and shut her friggin' mouth!


23 posted on 05/16/2005 6:15:32 PM PDT by Txsleuth ( Mark Levin for Supreme Court Justice)
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To: Sterco
John McCain is nothing more the a trouble maker to the conversative cause.
24 posted on 05/16/2005 6:16:43 PM PDT by patriciamary
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To: azhenfud
Americans need to take back THEIR COUNTRY ,we are now second class citizens to the politic ans we elected !
25 posted on 05/16/2005 6:19:08 PM PDT by patriciamary
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To: Txsleuth

And how many of our proud young warriors have died to try to gain liberation to these stinkin fu--- moslems. May they rot in hog crap. I will buy a Koran just to wipe my ass with it when I go camping.


26 posted on 05/16/2005 6:19:16 PM PDT by Sterco
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To: gubamyster
Thanks for the ping, Gubamyster.

At least I know that I won't ever vote for McCain - any more than I would for Ted Kennedy.

27 posted on 05/16/2005 6:20:44 PM PDT by neutrino (Globalization “is the economic treason that dare not speak its name.” (173))
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To: yoe; gubamyster; azhenfud; sauropod

This is a classic "good guy/bad guy" scenario:

Bad guy--McCain and Kennedy propose a plan that goes against the will of the public.

Good guy--Hillary swoops in to stop the plan and further position herself as the hero of the average American Joe.

It's too obvious for words...


28 posted on 05/16/2005 6:23:14 PM PDT by TaxRelief
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To: azhenfud

They are filling up there water bottles and packing sandwiches as we read this. I think Ronald Reagan was the best thing that ever happened to the GOP but his amnesty measure sent a clear message to our separated brethren to the south. The first hint of amnesty move!!! Time to call out the national guard that remains and put em on the border.HERE THEY COME!!! count on it.


29 posted on 05/16/2005 6:33:22 PM PDT by Sterco
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To: Sterco; Chieftain

"Which" whore are you referring to? You made a mistake with all due respect...the "whore" did get off the bridge safely and is now a Senator.


30 posted on 05/16/2005 6:53:47 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (Everything I need to know about Islam I learned on 9-11!)
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To: Sterco

Do not BUY a Koran---you know the money will go to terrorists!!!

But, I do agree with your sentiment!!!

I think we should send REPS. like Lynn Woolsey to Iraq, with a white flag, and tell her to go find al-Zarqawi(sp) and "talk diplomatically" to him and offer more "education" for him and his Merry Men!


31 posted on 05/16/2005 7:02:17 PM PDT by Txsleuth ( Mark Levin for Supreme Court Justice)
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To: gubamyster; yoe

Close the borders and then we will discuss the extras.


32 posted on 05/16/2005 7:08:53 PM PDT by TheLion
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To: Txsleuth

It's amazing how some people constantly put their own pathetic party and personal views above their country.Sad.


33 posted on 05/16/2005 7:11:00 PM PDT by rodguy911 (Time to get rid of the UN and the ACLU)
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To: patriciamary
McLame is worse than anything.

IMO,he has sold his soul to run for POTUS as a full blown rino, and is proving it more and more.

Can we imagine a fate worse than a Presidential race between the hildabeast and the rino mcLame?

RUN CONDI RUN!!!!

34 posted on 05/16/2005 7:36:58 PM PDT by oldtimer
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To: gubamyster
American citizenship FOR SALE!! Any American politician agreeing to this should be recalled or impeached.

What an INSULT to immigrants who waited their turn and applied legally! Citizenship for sale is the last thing America needs or wants.

35 posted on 05/16/2005 9:33:19 PM PDT by janetgreen (Minuteman Project = American Patriotism)
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To: Regulator

One senator and two representatives from the state of Arizona, the prime illegal alien gateway. This sure tells us where their loyalties lie, doesn't it?


36 posted on 05/16/2005 9:35:15 PM PDT by janetgreen (Minuteman Project = American Patriotism)
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To: yoe
Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Representatives Jim Kolbe (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake

I can't believe no one saw the breakfast cereal analogy here (a nut, a raisin, a different sort of fruit and a flake). What to name it..."Traitor Treats"..."Sedition Start"..."Backstab Break"...

37 posted on 05/16/2005 10:06:31 PM PDT by NewRomeTacitus
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To: janetgreen
This sure tells us where their loyalties lie, doesn't it?

In the case of two of these guys, with the businesses who need slaves. McCain comes from a long line of slave holders. Flake will just do anything for money. A grinning, venal moron.

But Kolbe....

I think Jimmy the Gay Blade is just thrilled to see all those manly-men coming over the border. He's thinking, "new boyfriends".

38 posted on 05/16/2005 11:11:59 PM PDT by Regulator
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To: NewRomeTacitus
"Traitor Treats"

I like that.

I'll give it an 8, cuz it's got a beat, and you can dance to it.

Someone oughta Photoshop a cereal box production with this.

39 posted on 05/16/2005 11:13:27 PM PDT by Regulator
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To: Sterco
According to the article, there are THREE "Republicans" from Arizona pushing this. Why only focus on McCain? You had your chance to get rid of him in 2004 and nobody ran against him in the primary. Kolbe's far worse than McCain will ever be.

Senators John McCain (R-AZ)
Representatives Jim Kolbe (R-AZ)
Representatives Jeff Flake (R-AZ)

Can someone tell me why all the "R-AZ" officials seem hellbent on turning the state into a D-AZ hellhole? The influx of more and more illegal aliens on welfare has been a boon to the Dems in AZ. Look at the new governor and congressmen. Compare AZ 20 years ago to AZ today.

These "R's" must be stopped before they drag down the rest of the Arizona Republicans down with them.

40 posted on 05/16/2005 11:20:19 PM PDT by BillyBoy (Find out the TRUTH about the Chicago Democrat Machine's "Best Friend" in the GOP - www.NOLaHood.com)
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