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Key senators tentatively agreed on a plan to revive a stalled immigration bill on Thursday, aided by President Bush's support for a quick $4.4 billion aimed at "securing our borders and enforcing our laws at the work site."

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TechnologyExpert
June 14, 2007, 7:20 p.m.
Officials who spoke on condition of anonymity said Republican and Democratic supporters of the bill presented their proposal to the Senate's top two leaders, who in turn met to discuss it.
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jovial
June 14, 2007, 7:40 p.m.
Don't say I didn't tell you so. Once Bush, Cheney, and Rove get those Republican Senators and congressman in one of those "closed door sessions" the pants drop and the paddle flies.
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jjjsuck
June 14, 2007, 8:14 p.m.
I'm confused so there are 12 million illegal immigrants in this country. If we make them all citizens aren't 12 million more going to take their places at jobs paying below minimum wage and won't those 12 million be out of jobs and cost the tax payers billions in support since generally they won't be able to get jobs?
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droid3913
June 14, 2007, 8:17 p.m.
I say vote the bums out of office! I find out my representives voted for this. I will vote against them. I don't care what party they are!
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NelsonR
June 14, 2007, 8:25 p.m.
We are all quite astute at the reasoning behind the reintroducing of this bill. CHEAP LABOR.
Why pay an American a fair wage when greater profits can be forseen hiring an illegal alien. It's so clear and stark yet our representatives represent big business not the electorate.
It is so cost effective for business, no medical, no paid leave, no social cost and just plain cost effective. Personally I am so tired of hearing Americans will not take the job so the illegals are necessary. Thats the excuse from Big Business but the truth, they want a larger bottom line at the expense of their fellow Americans.
It is so obvious but your elite think you are just plain stupid. Americans will work and be productive for a fair wage and benefits, not our elite who read this will puke on their hypocrisy.
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KingOfTruth
June 14, 2007, 9:23 p.m.
"America admits more legal immigrants than any country on Earthâ;;there isn't even a close second place in this regard. Why? Because if you want freedom and opportunity, where else are you going to go? And America is more accepting of immigrants than any other nation. The problem is that, regardless of how high our limits for legal immigration are, the world is capable of exceeding those limitsâ;;and there exists a constituency of corrupt businesses and politicians within our country that is willing to aid and abet the violation of any limit for their own gain... I am for free markets. I am for free people. I am not for a lawless free-for-all in which ambitious (or merely selfish) citizens get to pick and choose which laws they will obey (or insist that I obey) and which laws they will simply ignore because they want more money." â;;Mac Johnson
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KingOfTruth
June 14, 2007, 9:24 p.m.
"Beware legislative behemoths. Beware 'comprehensive immigration reform.' Any bill that is 380 pages long is bound to have nooks and crannies reflecting private deals, quiet paybacks and ad hoc arrangements that you often don't learn about until it's too late." Charles Krauthammer Break "How many of the 12-20 million illegal aliens will decide it's better to keep the status quo than go through the hassles of getting a Z Visa? It will likely be millions." Bobby Eberle
"The announcement that the White House and a group of senators have reached an agreement on 'comprehensive immigration reform' should have the same effect that the word 'iceberg' had on the passengers and crew of the Titanic."Newt Gingrich
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canadianrancher57
June 14, 2007, 9:26 p.m.
I've not seen so much American national unity since 911, two thumbs up to all of you.
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914Bill
June 14, 2007, 9:26 p.m.
I find it funny that Jorge the decider said today that the immigration reform was urgent yet border security and enfocing existing laws aren't.This is just one in the series of successes in this lousy administration.Nothing these clowns do suprises me.Just my two-cents.
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AntiNeoCon
June 14, 2007, 9:27 p.m.
Hopefully this bill will not go through. Bush is very generous about throwing our money around, but I don't think it will work this time. My Senator, who is republican is against any bill that provides citizenship to the illegals.
But one never knows about Washington, its a different world...far removed from reality.
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KingOfTruth
June 14, 2007, 9:31 p.m.
"One of the things that bothers me about the immigration bill is the view held in the White House and Congress that 'something' must be done; the option of doing nothing is not an option. It is my experience that when this idea takes hold, it is almost inevitable that something bad will result."
Bruce Bartlett
"There is nothing to say that the 12 million people here illegally have to start the process of becoming citizens."
Thomas Sowell
The BIG Lie: "A majority of Americans support the idea of immigration reform as outlined."ABC's George Stephanopoulos
Break From the Department of Snide Remarks: "Do you think if your mentality that you have right now existed when your ancestors were trying to get into this country, do think you would even be here right now?""Good Morning America's" Chris Cuomo to presidential candidate Rep. Tom Tancredo, whose ancestors came legally and assimilated into American culture.
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KingOfTruth
June 14, 2007, 9:32 p.m.
From the RINO Safari:I think the more conservative, anti-immigrant, anti-legislation group were very well backed up by a very vocal group of people who were supporting them.RINO Sen. John McCain on why he'll never be president
Always blame Bush:The headline is going to be, 'Democrats Vote to Continue the Immigration Bill. Republicans Vote Against It. The President Fails Again'.Senate Majority "Leader" Harry Reid
Another amnesty will be the best thing to happen to America since the influenza epidemic of 1918 and the Wall Street Crash of '29.Don Feder
On Fox News the other night, I was told by NPR's Juan Williams, 'You're anti-immigrant!' Er, actually, I am an immigrantâ;;one of the members of the very, very teensy-weensy barely statistically detectable category of 'legal immigrant.' But perhaps that doesn't count any more. Perhaps, like Colin Powell's blackness, it's insufficiently 'authentic'.Mark Steyn
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qualification
June 14, 2007, 9:46 p.m.
What part of NO doesn't congress and the senate understand. They are making all kinds of provisions and tricks to get the illegals in here and keep the ones who are already here at the expense of the middle American. This country has plenty of unemployed Americans who would do the work. We Americans would work for a decent salary. These corporations want two hundred percent profit. No CAN DO. We Americans in this country need to wake up. These people have already cost this country billions in schools, child care, medical care, and now they want social security too, not to mention free education while the American tax payer has to sell his house to send his kids to college. I particulary find insulting that these people have the nerve to demonstrate and demand legalization in this country and all that goes with it. America wake up!!!!! For the senators and congressmen that are behind this joke, I'm glad that their names are being published so that I can make the right vote next time.
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DeadJustice
June 14, 2007, 9:47 p.m.
In the last three days, I have repeatedly e-mailed Presidente Jorge Bush, my senators, and congressman letting them know how against this bill I am. My youngest son, a major Bush supporter, is wondering if Bush had a stoke or suffered major brain damage and it is being withheld from the American people.
I wonder how many illegals are working his ranch and how many are part of his extended family. I do not know anyone who is in favor of this bill. My friends are all against it, whether they are conservatives or liberals.
I'm also disgusted with communities, churches and employers who hide and protect these criminals. Sanctuary, ha! Illegals are not in any danger from their governments. Let them protest in the center of Mexico City. No, we should be protesting in the center of Mexico City and waving the flag of the USA. Where do you think any US citizen who did that would be spending their time? Where the illegals who are here should be, jail or desert tent cities.
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GHOSTWHOWALKS
June 14, 2007, 9:53 p.m.
Anyone wanna bet these spineless A** holes sell their souls and pass another idiot law that won't be enforced? Just like the last one.
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qualification
June 14, 2007, 10 p.m.
If by chance this happens, we need to show the ones who pass this kind of legislation, that we as Americans will not stand for it. I can't imagine why people in this country do not take an active stand. If Bushy's boys won't answer e-mails, calls or letters, then maybe a few demonstrations will get their attention. If the illegals can do it in my country, then why can't Americans fight for what is right.
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Sordyx3
June 14, 2007, 10:40 p.m.
There's a reason why they are called "illegal" immigrants. I have no problem with pepole coming to this country, working, learning the language and making a better life for themselves. What i do have a problem with is people living on welfare, not controling their children, and being a detriment to this country I love. The laws we have just need to be enforced, period. It's not a republican thing, it's not a democrat thing, its a quality of life thing.
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Sordyx3
June 14, 2007, 10:42 p.m.
Qualification, you should have paid more attention in school, an american president can only serve 2 terms, Bush is done after this term anyway.
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ningyo
June 14, 2007, 10:52 p.m.
deport these illegal criminals..fine the employers..and build the freakin fence--then maybe we will think the govt is capable of doing 12 million background checks in 24 hours--im not saying we should go round them up--but if business stops hiring these people..they will self deport by the millions--and these are farm workers--many of these people have factory type jobs that would be entry level positions for americans and helpelevate the middle city un-employment--wheres jesse and sharpie on this one
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Gangrene
June 14, 2007, 11:33 p.m.
We should offer no amnesty to any immigrant that entered this country illegally. Anyone found to be hiring these illegals should be faced with either excessive fines and or jail time. How about the INS doing the job they're supposed to be doing before talks are even resumed about this bill.
How many of these people are going to like working here making below minimum wage and having to lose most of that to taxes? I see more families on welfare, medicaid, and getting benefits that most natural born citizens are denied.
What's going to happen if one of these people gets hurt on the job and is disabled? If the Social Security Administration denies them they'll just start yelling discrimination.
This whole thing is going to open a can of worms that the U.S. isn't ready to handle.