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Will Maryland-Ohio-N. Carolina-Texas-Utah-Colorado-Georgia-Missouri-Oklahoma & Nebraska all follow Arizona?
Utah:
Utah Require immigrants to carry proof of status, require law enforcement officers to question anyone they believe is in the country illegally, and target employers who hire or transport undocumented immigrants. Legislation still has to be drafted, but Rep. Stephen Sandstorm (R) claims he “has the support to do it.”
Georgia:
Georgia Nathan Deal (R), who is running for Governor, wants to propose legislation that mirrors Arizona’s. Tentatively pending Deal’s election.
Colorado:
Colorado Today, Colorado gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis (R) said that if he were governor, he would seek to pass something “very similar” to what Arizona enacted. Tentatively pending McInnis’ election.
Maryland:
Maryland State Delegate Pat McDonough (R) “plans to start sending a survey to every candidate for the General Assembly — along with the candidates for governor — asking them whether they agree with Arizona’s approach.” McDounough’s survey will start being circulated this week as he hopes to “know who is in favor of the Arizona bill and who is not” by this summer.
Ohio:
Ohio Butler County Sheriff Rick Jones and Ohio Rep. Courtney Combs (R) sent a letter to Gov. Ted Strickland asking him “to employ” his “leadership role” “to assure legislation is passed that will mirror” Arizona’s. Strickland’s press person says he “hasn’t had an opportunity to review Arizona law” and is concerned it might be unconstitutional.
North Carolina:
North Carolina Local anti-immigrant groups claim that lawmakers have told them that “the chances similar legislation will be filed here is over 95%.” The same groups also concede that such legislation wouldn’t “get far” in their state.
Texas
Texas Republican state Rep. Debbie Riddle of Tomball says she plans to push for a law similar to Arizona’s. Riddle says she will introduce the measure in the January legislative session.
Texas Farmers Branch, a Dallas suburb of 30,000 people, passed an ordinance written by IRLI lawyer Kris Kobach which would prevent landlords from renting houses or apartments to undocumented immigrants. Last month, a U.S. District judge ruled the ordinance unconstitutional. IRLI is helping Farmers Branch repeal the District judge decision.
Missouri
Missouri The state legislature is considering a law, likely written by Kobach, that would make it unlawful for any person to conceal, harbor, transport, or shelter “illegal aliens” and would also make it a crime for undocumented immigrants to transport themselves. The bill has been referred to the Missouri House International Trade and Immigration Committee.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Restrict the ability of undocumented immigrants to obtain IDs or public assistance, give police authority to check the status of anyone arrested, and make it a felony to knowingly provide shelter, transportation or employment to the undocumented. After IRLI filed an amicus brief in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of HB 1804, the court refused to reconsider its decision that prohibits Oklahoma from enforcing two of the main parts of HB 1804.
Nebraska
Nebraska Residents in Fremont Nebraska likely will vote in July on a proposed ordinance to ban the “harboring,” hiring and renting to undocumented immigrants. Last Friday, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling that there was no authority to stop an election on the ordinance following a petition filed by Kobach.
http://thinkprogress.org/2010/04/28/state-immigration-report/
Answer: I hope Florida will be next.
Category: Politics
D.M.V. Chief Is Pressed to Defend Plan to Give Licenses to Illegal Immigrants
In a hearing punctuated by angry exchanges about terrorism, Senate Republicans grilled the commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles on Monday, pressing him to defend Gov. Eliot Spitzers plan to grant drivers licenses to illegal immigrants. Senator Vincent L. Leibell, an upstate Republican, declared that under the proposal, Osama bin Laden - New York State Senate presses Motor Vehicles Department Comr David J Swarts to defend Gov Eliot Spitzers plan to grant drivers licenses to illegal immigrants; fears policy will make it possible for terrorists to acquire licenses, which can be used for identification; threatens to cut off money to department if it implements policy; photo (M) - By DANNY HAKIM
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What do you think of this Arizona Dems ask Obama not to sue over SB 1070?
Please skip this question if you will not read it all..Arizona Democrats facing tough reelection races are distancing themselves from the Obama administration as it prepares to file a lawsuit against the state over its controversial immigration law.
Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Ariz.) on Monday sent a sharply worded letter to President Barack Obama urging him not to sue
“I believe your administration’s time, efforts and resources would be much better spent securing the border and fixing our broken immigration system,” the two-term congressman wrote in the letter. “Arizonans are tired of the grandstanding, and tired of waiting for help from Washington. … [A] lawsuit won’t solve the problem. It won’t secure the border, and it won’t fix our broken immigration system.”
Republican primaries in Arizona won’t be decided until August, but the prospective challengers have been hitting Democrats for not supporting the law or not staking out a specific position.
Democrats, meanwhile, are trying to maneuver past the controversial issue by focusing on border security and calling for action on immigration reform at the federal level. But if the Obama administration goes ahead with the suit, it will put the issue front and center during a campaign in which Democrats already face a tough environment.
This week Mitchell was joined by two other vulnerable Democrats in expressing public opposition to the administration’s legal strategy. Reps. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) and Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) are also urging the administration to reconsider its suit.
“Congresswoman Giffords wants more federal agents on the Arizona border, not federal lawyers in court arguing with state lawyers about a law that will do nothing to increase public safety in the communities she represents,” C.J. Karamargin, a spokesman for the congresswoman, told The Hill.
Kirkpatrick likewise said the administration should focus on border security.
“I am calling on the president and the attorney general to abandon preparations for a lawsuit against Arizona, and to recommit to finding a national solution to fixing this national problem,” the freshman lawmaker said in a statement released Monday. “The administration should focus on working with Arizona to put together a long-term strategy to secure our borders and reform our immigration policy. … The time for talk is over, and the time for action is here.”
The three Democrats have also directed their energy to lifting the Arizona boycotts that various groups and local governments around the country have started.
Mitchell, Giffords and Kirkpatrick are all in the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “Frontline” program, which is meant to help bolster vulnerable new members.
Strategists with the DCCC said it’s up to the members to decide how they’ll handle the controversial issue.
“The advice to these members is that they need to work hard to address the needs and interests of their constituents,” said Andy Stone, a DCCC spokesman.
Another way the suit could be problematic for Arizona Democrats: It could make it more complicated for them to appear with Obama at a fundraiser or campaign with him in-state.
The White House declined to comment for this story, but noted that Obama has no upcoming trips to Arizona planned at the moment.
The administration has not filed a lawsuit yet, and a spokeswoman for the Department of Justice said it “continues to review the law.” But Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told Ecuadorian TV station NTN 24 during a June 8 interview that the administration would use the courts to nullify the law.
“President Obama has spoken out against the law because he thinks that the federal government should be determining immigration policy. And the Justice Department, under his direction, will be bringing a lawsuit against the act,” Clinton said, according to a transcript.
ABC News reported that DoJ could file a lawsuit as early as next week against the state of Arizona arguing the law is discriminatory.
The law calls for law enforcement officers, “when practical, to determine the immigration status” of a suspect. If the person is found to have violated immigration law, they’re to be transferred to the federal authorities.
Critics have said the bill promotes racial profiling, but polls have shown the law to be popular — a Rasmussen Reports survey in April found that 70 percent of likely voters in Arizona approve of the legislation, while just 23 percent oppose it.
Much more @ http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/104885-arizona-dems-urge-obama-not-to-sue-over-border-law
Answer: They're just worried because it's an election year. But the rest of Americans support the law suit.
Category: Immigration
Sean Hannity Flips On Immigration Reform, Now Supports Pathway ...
One day after the GOP suffered a crushing presidential defeat that spotlighted the party's unpopularity with Latino voters, Fox News star Sean Hannity announced that his position on undocumented immigrants had "evolved" and that he now supports a pathway to citizenship. (Listen above.) ... Around the Web: Hannity: I've 'evolved' on immigration and support a 'pathway to citizenship' · Republicans Reconsider Immigration Laws · Will The Right's Fever Break? Ctd ...
Will an illegal immigrant be released on parole or deported?
I was in a bad car accident a few years ago and the guy who hit me was drunk, illegal, unlicensed, unisured..all of it. He got sentenced to 6 years a 85%. The D.A. said he couldnt tell me if the guy would be deported or not but chances are, they would just let him back out on the streets.
Another question I have, how can I find out more information about the guy? I would like to know which prison he is in. I think its wasco but I dont know. Its my right as the victim to confront him and I would love nothing more than to see this guy face to face.
Also, since he is illegal I will probably never see the moeny he owes me right? He owes me $43,000 and some change for restitution and he owes my boyfriend a lil more than $18000. Can take him to collections once he is released? Will any collectors even buy this debt because he isnt even a citizen. ???
Im not worried about the money as much as I am about him being deported. And YES i think he needs to serve more time. I have to live with metal rods in half of MY body because HE chose to drink and drive. I have to train for a new job because of HIS actions. MY credit has been ruined by medical expenses and what not because of what HE did. Everything in my lfe is different now because I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Why do I have to suffer because some F****** mexican cant just follow the law? I am a law obiding citizen and I was a victim of a violent crime...and you have the nerve to ask me if I have a heart? I have a huge heart..a HUGE BROKEN HEART!!! My live will never be the same again, this man took my life away from me, and you think I have no heart because he got locked up for a few effin years!!! Get real!!! Put yourself in my shoes..what if it was you, your child, or your loved one that this happened to? Would you feel the same then? I seriously friggen dou
Answer: Attitude wrote:"It's up to the judge. As for that person not having a license or insurance, that's only because politicians (Republicans) deny them a source of ID and without that, they can't buy auto insurance. So, you should write to your Senators and ask them to help pay for the bill."
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No, that person doesn't have a U.S. driver's license or U.S. ID because they're here illegally. They then CHOOSE to drive without a license. If they want a license in the U.S., then they can follow U.S. laws in coming here LEGALLY. The only thing you should complain about to Congress is the possiblity that this guy won't be deported--and wasn't deported on previous run ins with the law.
By the way, those of you who want driver's licenses for illegal aliens--things are getting tougher. The REAL ID Act was passed several years ago and requires states to check immigration status before issuing driver's licenses. Those states that don't will find that their residents won't be able to use licenses to board airplanes or enter federal buildings. NM, which currently issues driver's licenses to illegal aliens, is reconsidering that. Only about 2 others now won't be checking immigration status. You see, we put OUR SECURITY above issuing valid identification to people whose true identities we do not and cannot know. What is likely to happen is that if illegal aliens continue to drive without licenses and cause accidents, more and more will be deported.
Since countries such as Mexico are so active in providing their citizens who are here illegally with identity cards, then why don't they provide them with other services, such as medical and car insurance? At one time, for example, Blue Cross worked with the Mexican government to provide insurance to illegal aliens in California. No reason why countries can't do this--IF they want to spend the time and money.
Category: Immigration
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PRESIDENTS PUSH ON IMMIGRATION TESTS G.O.P. BASE
President Bushs advocacy of an immigration overhaul and his attacks on critics of the plan are provoking an unusually intense backlash from conservatives who form the bulwark of his remaining support, splintering his base and laying bare divisions within a party whose unity has been the envy of Democrats. It has pitted some of Mr. Bushs most - Pres Bushs advocacy of immigration overhaul and his attacks on critics of plan are provoking backlash from conservatives who form bulwark of his remaining support, splintering his base and laying bare divisions within party whose unity has been envy of Democrats; it has pitted Bushs most stalwart Congressional and grass-roots backers against him; those supporters now view him as pursuing amnesty for foreign law breakers when he should be focusing on border security; postings on conservative Web sites have gone so far as to call for Bushs impeachment, and usually friendly radio commentators and Congressional allies are warning that he stands to lose supporters; photos (M) - By JIM RUTENBERG and CARL HULSE; Jeff Zeleny contributed reporting from Des Moines.
POLITICS: MOVING WEST;Buchanan Steps Into an Arizona Crossfire
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Your opinion Mexico very loudly condemns US immigration laws?
The Mexican government has condemned sweeping anti-immigration laws passed on Friday in Arizona and has threatened to reconsider its relationship with the south-western US border state.
A statement issued by the presidency on Saturday said: "Criminalisation of the migration issue . . . is an obstacle to solving shared problems along the border region."
Patricia Espinosa, foreign secretary, said the law "affects the relationship between Arizona and Mexico, and obliges the Mexican government to reconsider the viability and usefulness of co-operation schemes that have been developed with Arizona".
The angry reactions come in response to a bill signed into law by Jan Brewer, the states Republican governor, which hands police powers to detain anyone they suspect of being an illegal immigrant
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/218aa8cc-50cb-11df-bc86-00144feab49a.html
We should model our immigration laws to reflect ours being the same as Mexicos so as not to upset Mexico and they cannot condemn their own laws now can they ?http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/218aa8cc-50cb-11df-bc86-00144feab49a.html
Answer: What Mexico needs to start doing is taking care of their people, if they dont like the way we work call them back and take care of them yourselves. PLEASE call them back!!! But see it just gets me I am sure Obama is already on his knees asking for forgiveness and letting Calderon know that he will fix things. WHAT A JOKE! Maybe the USA should just take over Mexico and call it the day, we are already taking care of their people so what the hell make Mexico a couple of more US states.
Category: Immigration
which party support immigratis bipartisan bill?
ok which political party is largely in support of the above bill ? can someone throught more explanations or recourse
Answer: Probably the Democrats in the US.
The Republicans right now oppose immigration bills that would loosen up the immigration laws, although McCain has said that he would reconsider if need be.
On the whole though, Democrats have usually given more generous immigration bills.
Category: Other - Politics & Government
Why cant left wingers tell the difference between an executive order, a bill in Congress, and state law?
They try to justify Obamas executive order by comparing it to bills in Congress and state laws.
Why do they think those are all the same thing?
Answer: Entirely false. "Left wingers" understand those differences quite well. What is your point?
The Dream Act, for instance, received a majority vote in the Senate, which is how laws are supposed to pass. Republicans, however, filibustered it. That meant that a 60-vote majority was needed to pass it but Democrats didn't have 60 votes. But for the Republican filibuster, the Dream Act would be law now.
What about that don't you understand? President Obama's action is not an enactment of the Dream Act but contains some of the basic principles that the majority in Congress and the majority of the American people support. It is an enforcement decision, based on appropriate allocation of limited resources to address illegal immigration. It is a wise move. Congress should still however reconsider the Dream Act and pass it.
You allege that individuals don't understand the difference between the types of actions that you list but you provide absolutely no proof whatsoever to support that allegation. It seems that you are the one who is confused.
Edit: Instead of baselessly attacking other people try focusing on the actual political issues. That should lessen your confusion somewhat.
Category: Politics
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Why do you think Grijalva clashes with Goddard, Arpaio over AZ. boycott?
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, a Democrat running for governor, is calling on U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., to back off his high-profile support for an economic boycott of Arizona in protest of its controversial immigration law.
Goddard, who has seen Republican Gov. Jan Brewers popularity surge since she signed Senate Bill 1070 in April, wrote to Grijalva in a letter dated Wednesday:
"You have told the media that you would like to change minds here in Arizona through a boycott. From what I have seen, the Governor and the Legislature dont seem to care about Arizonas economic life blood. A boycott would only hurt Arizona.
"I ask you to join with me in calling on businesses across America to give Arizona a chance, and help us to rebuild our economy instead of engaging in hurtful boycotts.
"Lets work together to make sure that Arizona is known around the country, not as a place of intolerance, but as a state that respects the rights of all citizens and values diversity."
Grijalva on Thursday responded with a terse, two-sentence statement that suggested that gubernatorial campaign politics were behind Goddards letter. The latest Rasmussen Reports poll showed Brewer leading Goddard by 18 percentage points.
"I hope Gov. Brewer got a similar letter asking her to tone down her vicious comments," Grijalva said. "I understand why Mr. Goddard sent this letter, but I’m not the source of his problems.”
Arizonas immigration law says that a police officer engaged in a lawful stop, detention or arrest shall, when practicable, ask about a persons legal status when reasonable suspicion exists that the person is in the United States illegally.
In April, Grijalva publicly called on out-of-state organizations "not to schedule conventions and conferences in Arizona until it recognizes civil rights and the meaning of due process." He since has drawn criticism from Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., and others. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., has been sending letters to groups who have announced that they wont come to the state in an effort to get them to reconsider.
On Tuesday, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio confronted Grijalva about the boycott during a joint interview on CNNs "John King, USA." The topic of the interview was the Justice Department lawsuit filed Tuesday to stop the Arizona law.
"Why did you ask everybody to boycott Arizona? Why didnt you wait for the courts to come up with a final decision?" Arpaio asked Grija lva. "That wasnt right for our state. And Im a little disappointed that you had to go out and tell everybody in the country, dont come to Arizona."
Grijalva, who represents a Southern Arizona congressional district, said he asked for "economic consequences," not a boycott. He said there is historic precedence for using economic pressure to force change in the face of an unresponsive political process.
Grijalva also suggested that Arpaio and other critics might be giving him too much credit.
"And, you know, as much as I would like to think Im so powerful, Sheriff, that I said something and the consequences begin, the minute that that was signed into law, the consequences began," Grijalva said. "And the consequences began because theres people all over this country that understand that this law is not only wrong but that it targets people. And so the consequences that are happening to the state, of economics, you guys put the chickens in there, and theyve come to roost. And you should not be blaming anybody but yourself
http://www.azcentral.com/news/Blog/azdc/88515
Answer: This is disgusting and wrong reasonable suspicious to me would be having fake ID, or no ID in the first place or an ID that has been reported stolen. This guy hates Arizona and shouldn't be allowed anywhere near it. When are people going to stop worrying about illegals and start worrying about the citizens when I ask this is ridiculous. What about American civil rights what about how we feel and that were being required to learn a language that was brought here by illegals what about that. So instead of this law then what should be just draft up Mexico immigration law and leave it at that I bet people would be really mad at this point. Also we should sue him for lander of character of the great state of Arizona because that is also against the law calling this out. I say take these people out once and for all. Second of all will they only stop when America becomes a third world country and last but not least these people where given a chance to make a better life for themselves and all's they did was steal take more then they needed and run down the great state of Arizona. So basically if we want a nation filled with crime and wrong doer's then this is put into place. I say we sue and who pays for deportation who pays the food stamp bills the medical bills what about all the stuff they take what about Arizona. In closing what about the place that is being ruined by them when are people going to worry about the fact that Arizona is starting to look like the bad part of Me****.
Category: Immigration
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when is america going to round up 11 million mexicans and send the illegals home?
Why are we not enforcing our LAWS!! whats the latest news or bills on this topic, is there any thing about to happen regarding this topic just curious ? Im not racist i just hate to see the character and blood line of this contry to be damaged also they are begging to get a voice which i dont think they have earned in this country that my opion hell at least the whites and black went threw hell and fought in every war they earned it this is our country are we going to enforce our laws soon ??
@Artesmic They are here because there are jobs that Americans just wont do true but they send there kids to college and take our jobs !!!!!!!! once they work the should o home after so meany years or should not be able to claim kids as americans if born here,
@john dude no i said i love blacks and whites ; its not about race its about the LAW ! they are more than welcome to come here legally .
@john dude no i said i love blacks and whites ; its not about race its about the LAW ! they are more than welcome to come here legally .
Answer: Not going to happen. Sorry. SOME Republican politicians pick illegal immigration as a sort of personal cause, but it's more for attention than actual action. BOTH parties LOOOOVE immigrants, legal and otherwise.
Democrats love them because newly naturalized citizens almost always vote Democratic, like 95%, they are -the- most reliable demographic.
Republicans love them because they work cheap, and cheap labor is among the highest of Republican values. In fact a large, ready pool of immigrant labor keeps down wages for all unskilled and semi-skilled jobs, and they LOVE that. That's why it was Ronald Reagan who last gave illegals amnesty and GW Bush who last tried and failed.
Georgia actually took the problem of illegals too far, actually passed a law calling for cops to ask for papers. The result was that millions of dollars worth of crops rotted on the vine. I'm guessing they're reconsidering. 8^)
Category: Immigration
Time For The Republicans To Reflect, Reconsider, Regroup and ...
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Bush Decides to Keep Guantánamo Open
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REPUBLICANS RECONSIDER IMMIGRATION LAWS - WSJ.com
6 hours ago ... House Speaker John Boehner and other Republicans in Congress said they want to consider broad changes to immigration laws next year.
Will the Massachusetts election change Obamas agenda?
I am finding the race in Massachusetts between Martha Coakley (D) and Scott Brown (R) for the late Ted Kennedys Senate quite interesting. The reason why I am finding it interesting is due to the issues that it raises. One issue that it raises, if Scott Brown wins it will mean that the Democrats will loose their filibuster proof Senate majority. My feeling if Brown wins then issues like giving amnesty to illegal immigrants and cap & trade becomes less likely to become law. Why does it become less likely? I believe it would mean the Democrats have lost 3 major races and Obamas "star-power" is not enough to win closely fought races. This will mean Democrats up for re-election in 2010 will be very reluctant to support policies that are unpopular with the electorate.
Another issue it raises Obamas inability to win elections for Democrats that are close. This means his "celebrity" like status during the election has worn off. Final issue it raises it may mean that the Democrats may have problems in 2010 when it comes to re-elections and maintaining their margin or majority in both Houses of Congress. This may begin to influence how Democrats up for re-election vote and it may mean Democrats become less willing to support policies that may loose them an election.
My question, do you feel if Scott Brown wins the Massachusetts race Obama and the Democrats will have to reconsider their agenda? If you do believe they will have to reconsider it what policy(ies) do you think will not be passed that might have been passed if the Democrats maintained their 60 - 40 majority? Thirdly looking into your crystal ball for 2010 elections what predictions do you have? Lastly what impact do you feel a Scott Brown win on Tuesday will have on the Democrats chance in 2010?
Final point please note I am only looking for serious and answers that are thought out. This means I am not looking for Obama-bashing, Democrat bashing or Republican bashing in the replies. Also this means I am not looking for one word or one line replies.
Answer: While it may not change Obama's agenda, it WILL change how much support he receives among the more moderate Democrats in congress. If Brown wins, they will obviously lose their super-majority. But even if he loses, the fact that it is a tight race in such a liberal state (Democrats outnumber Republicans 3-1) will surely cause some panic with the Democrat senators and congressmen who represent more conservative areas. The healthcare bill, for example, only needs one senator or three congressmen to switch their votes for the bill to fail.
Immigration reform, in my opinion, will pass if voted on before the 2010 elections. If you look at previous bills introduced, there are quite a few Republicans, like John McCain, who support granting citizenship to illegal aliens. The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (S. 2611) passed the senate with 62 Ayes, 36 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting and had several Republican co-sponsors including McCain, Brownback, Graham, Hagel, and Martinez. However, the legislation stalled in the House. Today, Democrats have a commanding majority in the House and Senate, making the passage of immigration reform almost a certainty.
This election will definitely have an impact. If Scott Brown wins, will Democrats risk everything and try to break the filibuster using the nuclear option (reconciliation)? Though it's never been used before for this purpose, they are currently threatening to do just that, allowing them to pass the healthcare bill with 51 votes. Furthermore, the Massachusetts Secretary of State (Dem) has warned that he may take several weeks to officially certify the winner of the election, meaning that even if Brown wins, the current Democrat replacement for Ted Kennedy would be able to cast his vote in favor of the bill for several more weeks. Originally, Kennedy's seat would have been vacant under Massachusetts law until a special election was held. This law was passed to prevent then-governor Mitt Romney from appointing a Republican and was changed back after Kennedy's death to allow the Democrat replacement. As you can see, there are several scenarios that would allow Democrats to pass healthcare reform.
Category: Elections
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GORE SUPPORTING RESIDENCY STATUS FOR CUBAN CHILD
Breaking from administration policy on a highly volatile issue, Vice President Al Gore said today that 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez and several family members should be given permanent residency status in the United States. Mr. Gores statement seemed to take some officials in the Clinton administration by surprise, coming as it did in the midst of - Vice Pres Al Gore, breaking from administration policy on highly volatile issue, says that 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez and several family members should be given permanent residency status in United States; Gores statement seems to take some officials in Clinton administration by surprise, coming as it does in midst of negotiations between immigration officials, who want to return boy to his father in Cuba, and relatives who have been caring for him in Miami; US government agrees to extend until at least April 4, relatives temporary custody of boy; Gore says he supports legislation sponsored by Sens Bob Graham, Connie Mack and Robert C Smith that would allow Elian to stay in United States while his case is adjudicated in family court (M) - By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE
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Ok the republicans claim tort reform and illegal imigration reform will reduce the cost of healthcare then why?
couldnt they accomplish any of that within the past eight years? Is it such a scary idea to impliment positive healthcare reform that benifits the majority of American people instead of the privilaged masses who rake in profits from the system we currently have?
Answer: Tort reform will eliminate significant cost of healthcare. Most of doctors, including myself, are worried about unnecessarily lawsuit. Most common reason for malpractice lawsuit in this country is missed diagnosis. Second most common reason is angry patients/family who sues because they are pissed. As a result, with fear of lawsuit and to make sure they are not going to be picked apart of sneaky lawyers, doctors are forced to order a whole lot of labs than necessary to protect themselves. After all, Doctors are human beings and unable to foresee future, no matter how good the doctors can be. When there are papers with lab results, those data helps support that doctors are doing, even if doctors know exactly what they are doing.
On the other hand, some doctors overdo the test, especially when patients go to Emergency Room, and those patients who go to Emergency Room on regular basis end up costing the system a lot of money. With Tort reform, physicians can use their clnical judgement to decide and not having to worry that their ENTIRE LIFE SAVING would be given to patients for missed diagnosis. The patients who are misdiagnosed still have right to sue, but a tort reform will take away a lot of unnecessary lawsuits.
Tort reform will take away at least 1/3 of extra tests as well as 2/3 of lawsuit, saving a lot of fee in lawyers as well as for malpractice insurance companies. Average doctors pay $20,000 per year for malpractice insurance premium, and some obstetricians - those who delivers baby - pay up to $200,000 per year for malpractice insurance premium. Average lawsuit costs insurance company $150,000, whether they win or lost the cast, and that cost is passed down to consumers like you and me.
As for illegal immigration, most of them do not have the paperwork nor the finance to pay for private physicians. So, they use Emergency Room for their healthcare. They also wait for too long - making their diseases very hard to treat and more costly to treat. Much of Obama's 54 million uninsured patients in US are illegal aliens. Basically, at present, we are paying for their healthcare via the cost they incur in Emergency Room. Under Obama plan, we will be directly paying for their healthcare via our Income Tax. Illegal Immigration cost a lot of money.
As for Obama's plan, that will pretty much ruin the current healthcare system. There are plenty of shortage of doctors all over. In Boston area, it takes about 2-3 weeks to get an appointment with a primary care doctor. That means if you are sick and live in Boston, you will see your doctor 2 weeks later for your antibiotics. Or Heart Attack. By adding another 54 milion people, think how long that waiting list will become. That along is a reason why you should highly reconsider the danger of Obama's plan. We are not talking about giving privilaged group of people better care. We are talking about taking care from everyone by having them waiting longer and providing less.
PS: Primary care doctor out of school for 10 years makes $160,000/year. Lawyer out of school for 10 years makes about $500,000/year. Business people out of school for 10 years can make it to CFO or CCO or CEO and make $1,000,000/year. If you were 22 year old college graduate and thinking about med school vs law school vs business school, which will you pick? Most smart kids nowaday will not pick med school. Then, who will take care of YOU in 10 years when most of us old doctors retire?
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