01/21/09 This just in. Below is the new membership of the House Immigration Subcommittee, decided today: Lofgren � Chair, Berman, Jackson Lee, Waters, Pierluisi, Gutierrez, Sanchez, Weiner, Gonzalez, Delahunt
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01/16/09 Today the LA Times is reporting that only 99% of foreign-born and 88% of native- born Latinos think immigration is a big deal. Wait a minute, does that seem like a lot to anyone else? The issue is that Latinos no longer think immigration should be the next president's number one priority, according to the article, "In poll, Latinos put economic recovery over immigration reform." Well, yeah. There's this little thing called the economic meltdown to deal with first.
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01/15/09 Just last week, Senator Ensign stated: "We have to reach out to Hispanics. " Rather than lend a helping hand to children in need, however, Senator Ensign had scathing remarks for immigrants in today's SCHIP debate. Via the AP: "We are giving more incentives to folks to come to the United States [...] to get on the government dole." Here's a tip for Sen. Ensign when he goes on his Hispanic outreach tour: you might want to start with not demonizing their children.
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01/15/09 Governor Napolitano knows that ending illegal immigration will only be possible if Congress enacts common-sense comprehensive immigration reform, but at today's confirmation hearing she missed a golden opportunity to make the case. This is disappointing because, for years, she has been a vocal leader pressuring Washington to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill. As DHS Secretary, she has the opportunity-and the obligation-to use her new position to help lead that effort. But until she does, she loses BFF status.
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01/15/09 As a border-state Governor, Janet Napolitano knows that ending illegal immigration will only be possible by enacting common-sense, comprehensive immigration reform. She gets that the best way to replace the chaos of illegal immigration with an orderly, legal system is to combine: 1) effective border enforcement; 2) a smart and tough crackdown on bad actor employers; 3) earned legalization and citizenship for those here without papers; and 4) a modernized family and employment-based legal immigration system.
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01/14/09 The swift, decisive re-authorization of a health care bill aimed at America's poorest kids, including lawfully present immigrant children, was a clear victory today in the U.S. House. The Senate would be wise to follow the House's lead- especially that of Speaker of the House Pelosi (D-CA), Congressman Becerra (D-CA), and Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R - FL)- in moving forward similar legislation that includes immigrant children.
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01/13/09 This week the House is will vote on reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and the Senate Finance Committee will take up much-needed companion legislation to help more Latino and immigrant children access health care. Besides being the right thing to do, and even the fiscally responsible thing to do, this legislation will be a watershed moment for the GOP. The Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (ICHIA) bill would eliminate the five year wait legal immigrant children must currently endure before qualifying for health coverage. Republicans now face a unique opportunity to challenge the perception that they are anti-immigrant by passing it.
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01/12/09 Bush's concession at a final press conference today that Republicans came off as anti-immigrant follows comments last week where he cited not fighting for immigration reform earlier as his biggest regret in office (Not ongoing war in Iraq, not his response to Katrina...). When even George gets that his party must change course or be relegated to (ahem) minority status forever, that "Republicans don't like immigrants" is a death wish for the GOP, you have to wonder how the immigration hardliners forge on.
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01/09/09 We at America's Voice have to confess, we're a little giddy when we look around. Why? The signs of the times point decisively to comprehensive immigration reform getting ready to move, and soon. Just what are they? In addition to the growing power of the Latino vote and swing voters' demonstrated desire to see real solutions on immigrations, we've compiled the top seven signs that reform is almost here.
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01/08/09 On Wednesday we reported that Conan O'Brien would host America's Biggest Rights-Violator, Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Well, about a hundred people called in to complain about the Sheriff's record, filling up NBC's late night voicemail box before the audience had time to find their seats. Indeed, self-proclaimed "America's Toughest Sheriff" Conan on the Fox show: "It's either a brilliant idea or the true sign of the apocalypse, that things are coming apart in this country." Fight the Apocalypse here.
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01/07/09 In "Bush legacy: 'At least we tried doesn't cut it, " Gebe Martinez argues, "Like Bush, Obama is committed to an immigration measure that combines enforcement with earned legalization for illegal immigrants in the country. But as his predecessor proved, Obama cannot wait and turn to immigration after his political capital has run out. And he has to maintain the tone, not react to the rhetoric." We will need to remind the administration again and again that for key swing voters and Latino citizens concerned about immigration, 'almost' just ain't gonna cut it come 2012.
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01/07/09 According to the Phoenix New Times, today's late night show will feature immigration foe, racial profiler, and new FOX reality TV star Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Call NBC and ask for the Conan O'Brien Show: 1-212-664-4444. Tell the producers that Sheriff Joe's tactics may be showy, but they just aren't funny. And don't forget to sign the petition to demand a long-overdue investigation into the Sheriff's antics.
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01/06/09 FAIR’s New Report Misses the Real Numbers of Americans Who Want Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
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