GOP-Controlled House Takes On Immigration Fight
House Republicans confronting the politically volatile issue of immigration are wrestling with what to do about those already here illegally, with most Republicans reluctant to endorse citizenship for...
View ArticleChambliss frustrated with immigration bill's agriculture workforce reform...
Chambliss said that the immigration process for agricultural workforce in the United States is ineffective and could be damaging to the industry as well as the national security. Despite that, the...
View Article>House Republicans grapple with immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans confronting the politically volatile issue of immigration are wrestling with what to do about those already here illegally, with most Republicans reluctant to...
View Article>Senate faces key vote on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama campaigned from the White House for immigration legislation on Monday in advance of a Senate test vote on a bill calling for more than $30 billion worth of new...
View ArticleSenate faces key vote on immigration
President Barack Obama campaigned from the White House for immigration legislation on Monday in advance of a Senate test vote on a bill calling for more than $30 billion worth of new security measures...
View ArticleA Good and Moral Country, Anchor Babies, And Emotions
Emotions have their place. I have my sensitivities. As a good and moral country, we are very emotional about doing the right thing, and that is good when those emotions accompany rational thinking,...
View ArticleBegich, Murkowski Hail Revised Cook Inlet Natural Gas Estimate
The U.S. Geological Survey has significantly increased its estimate of natural gas and oil reserves in Alaska's Cook Inlet. The revisions are already garnering acclaim from Alaska's U.S. senators,...
View ArticleU.S. Sen. Kay Hagan confronts hurdle on immigration reform
WASHINGTON Two years ago, Sen. Kay Hagan was among five Democrats who joined Republicans to defeat an immigration reform effort. Now, some of those same Democrats from conservative states could be...
View ArticleBorder deal boosts Senate immigration bill
WASHINGTON • Supporters of bipartisan immigration legislation smoothed the way Friday for likely Senate passage of their handiwork, overcoming last-minute disagreements at the bill’s controversial...
View ArticleDaily Amnesty Update: On Immigration, White House = Gang of Eight...
(Source: NumbersUSA Action) Overview Often referred to as Comprehensive Immigration Reform, pro-amnesty groups seek to offer legal permanent residence to illegal aliens. Comprehensive Immigration...
View ArticleAs immigration vote looms, some southern Democrats get queasy
WASHINGTON Immigration isn’t a touchy subject just for many Republicans. Southern and moderate Democrats also may be a bit skittish about the idea of granting a path to citizenship for the nation’s 11...
View ArticleAlaska's Sens. Begich, Murkowski see big drop in approval ratings
A new poll shows a sharp decline in the approval ratings of both Alaska Democratic Sen. Mark Begich and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski over the last couple of months, according to a telephone survey...
View ArticleSenators Begich and Murkowski Visit Alaska Communities
Alaska's D.C. delegation, Senators Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski, has announced several in-state events during the Congressional break. On Wednesday morning starting at 8:30 a.m., both...
View ArticleSenate Votes Down Sessions' Amendment that would Prevent Amnestied Illegal...
(Source: NumbersUSA Action) Comprehensive Amnesty Threat Overview Often referred to as Comprehensive Immigration Reform, pro-amnesty groups seek to offer legal permanent residence to illegal aliens....
View ArticleImmigration bill advances in Senate on 67-27 vote
WASHINGTON — Historic immigration legislation cleared a key Senate hurdle with votes to spare on Monday, pointing the way to near-certain passage within days for $38 billion worth of new security...
View ArticleBegich and Murkowski React to Salazar Resigning
A fifth member of the Obama administration will leave in March. Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced on Wednesday that he's resigning. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich reacted...
View ArticleFarm leaders back immigration bill
National and state farm leaders have lined up in support of the immigration overhaul bill now pending in Congress, saying a major part of the state’s economy is at stake in the debate. Senate Bill 744...
View ArticleWhy our Southern Border will never be secure
What was so surprising about the failure of this amendment was some of the reasoning for its failure. Most of the Senators that voted against it were Democrats; but there were also five Republicans,...
View Article>Immigration bill clears Senate test
WASHINGTON (AP) — Historic immigration legislation cleared a key Senate hurdle with votes to spare on Monday, pointing the way to near-certain passage within days for stepped up security along the...
View ArticleImmigration bill clears Senate test
WASHINGTON — Historic immigration legislation cleared a key Senate hurdle with votes to spare on Monday, pointing the way to near-certain passage within days for stepped up security along the border...
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