The Senate-passed bill eerily resembles Obamacare in its unnecessary complexity
Five Immigration Questions for Your Congressman
During the August congressional recess, a pro-amnesty coalition of business and union interests is
putting the squeeze on members of the House of Representatives to pass a “comprehensive immigration reform” bill similar to
the Senate-passed monstrosity. But hard-working Americans also have a voice and can speak up in town halls with House members while they’re in the districts. Here are five questions to remind them of the wisdom and importance of taking a step-by-step approach to immigration reform.
- How can we afford an amnesty for illegal immigrants?
We can’t. Over their lifetimes, the estimated 11.5 million illegal immigrants would cost federal, state, and local taxpayers
trillions of dollars, because they will consume significantly more in government benefits and services than they pay in taxes. Amnesty for millions of predominantly low-skilled illegal immigrants also
will depress wages for low-skilled Americans and make a tough job market more difficult.
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