114 congressmen: Why is DOT ignoring law?

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | July 4, 2007

[Man50D]

More than 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have written to President Bush, asking him why the Department of Transportation apparently is ignoring what the legislators want.

The issue was raised by U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., who circulated the letter dealing with plans to hurry along with a "demonstration" project to allow Mexican truckers access to U.S. roads. Specifically, the letter raised concerns about federal agency actions – apparently despite what Congress wrote into the law.

"The U.S. Congress and the American people seriously question the ability of Mexican motor carriers and drivers to adhere to our country's strict safety rules, as well as the administration's preparedness and willingness to ensure Mexican truck drivers obey our homeland security and immigration rules," said the letter.

"As such, Congress mobilized to speak against it. Congress had already passed H.R. 1773, the 'Safe American Roads Act of 2007,' which passed overwhelmingly 411-3, and related language in P.L. 110-28, the FY07 supplemental appropriations act. Both pieces of legislation provided strict measures to ensure that the Department of Transportation and the pilot program would adhere to security guidelines and that an independent panel would assess their progress in ensuring American safety," the letter continued.

[Man50D]

Congress Critter ping!

[Diogenesis]

Another plan of His Excellency and the 43rd Co-president of the USA?

[radar101]

ALTERNATE TITLE:
DUNCAN HUNTER only one with the guts to call GW Bush on sell-out

[Savage Beast]

If Bush continues to refuse to enforce U.S. immigration laws, to secure the Mexican Border, and to halt further illegal immigration, he should be impeached.

[verity]

Rosie speaks. lol

[mefistofelerevised]

President Bush has strong Vicente values.

[Mister Da]

I agree completely.

[upchuck]

Having spent many miles and many hours driving around our wonderful country, I can tell you that, by and large, truck drivers are some of the most patriotic Americans you’ll find.

Perhaps it’s time for them to start “rolling protests” (where they drive just below the speed limit and occupy all lanes) to show their distaste for this garbage.

I assume everyone realizes that this, along with the Amnesty Bill, are two of President Bush’s major efforts in implementing the NAU.

[raybbr]

An unhappy Todd Spencer, executive director of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, believes the Bush administration "has preordained that the Mexican truck demonstration project will begin regardless who objects."

[Melchior]

Try driving the Interstate between Nogales and Tucson. The Mexican trucks are guaranteed to give you a thrill.

[razzle]

I’m not sure what side I’m on; the free enterprise Mexicans or the protectionist American Union thugs. I’d much prefer if both of these groups would go away.

[Iscool]

I’m not sure what side I’m on; the free enterprise Mexicans or the protectionist American Union thugs. I’d much prefer if both of these groups would go away.

Uh, most of the American truck drivers out there are free enterprise Americans...

You'll have to find another excuse for being anti-American...

[EverOnward]

USA Truckers Bump (Bush’s loyalty clearly is NOT with American Truckers)

[Halgr]

I’m beginning to believe that the North American Union is a part of this and that it will be shoved down our throats.

[R.W.Ratikal]

Everyone in the trucking and distribution industry knows that the roads and highways are clogged with trucks driven by Mexican drivers who are unqualified, untrained, unhealthy, cannot speak or read English fluently, not in compliance with DOT rules and regulations and working for $12.00 a day.

It’s about CHEAP LABOR.

Did you ever see a Mexican vehicle operating on the roads in Mexico? All Mexican trucks and drivers are certified as safe and qualified by Mexican authorities. The trucks and drivers are given a pass once across the border

Already the number of accidents involving large trucks is increasing after decades of decline..

[wolfcreek]

Speaking of Mexico, does anyone have a link to a story about a Chinese businessman in Mexico who was hiding drug money ($150 million) in the walls of his mansion for Pres. Calderon?

[Psycho_Bunny]

But...but....he commuted Libby's sentence!

[Politicalmom]

Looks like this will be a more active ping list that I thought. My apologies.

PING!!

[Lovergirl]

PING LIST PLEASE