Louisiana Sen. David Vitter is taking the unusual step of finding out what’s in the Gang of 8’s 800-page immigration bill before voting on it. Better yet, he’s tweeting each #Gof8Fact as he comes across it, and he’s not liking what he sees.
The #Gangof8 just released their 844 page #immigration bill. I'll start going through it immediately. Stay tuned for updates and #Gof8Facts
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 17, 2013
Going through the #gangof8 #immigration bill & found on page 44 that the bill provides a taxpayer funded phone with satellite capabilities.
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 17, 2013
No, it’s not a taxpayer-funded cell phone for illegal immigrants. The Atlantic Wire debunked that notion in great detail, noting that the phones are for border residents who might not have them otherwise. Why would they need phones? Elspeth Reeve explains:
It’s inspired by the 2010 death of Robert Krentz, a 58-year-old rancher from a well-known Arizona family, who was shot to death. Footprints at the scene traced to the Mexican border. His last words were reportedly “illegal and hurt.”
OK, then. U.S. citizens will be eligible for taxpayer-funded phones to call for help, while the secretary of homeland security has six months to submit a “Southern Border Fencing Strategy.” What else?
#Gof8fact I notice a national security concern on pg 12. Bill leaves out important system that tells who is coming/going from our land ports
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 17, 2013
#Gof8Fact On pg 78 of their #immigration plan, they give “amnesty for employers" instead of punishing employers who hired illegal aliens.
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 17, 2013
#Gof8Fact On pg 86 #Gangof8 bill creates a national ID card for illegals. Allows illegal immigrants to come and go as they please.
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 17, 2013
Thanks to @IngrahamAngle for having me on the show. Good to discuss #gangof8 #immigration bill. I'm continuing to read, but lots of #amnesty
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 18, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 87 allows illegal aliens w/ #amnesty “provisional” status to work in the U.S. and travel outside of the U.S. w/o obtaining visa
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 18, 2013
.@SenatorSessions & I are concerned #Gangof8 bill is same flawed model we've tried before: #amnesty w/o enforcement. pic.twitter.com/TMHSuRTGST
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 18, 2013
#Gof8fact pg 102 gives Sec. Napolitano authority to waive work requirements for “provisional” status illegals to gain permanent residence
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 18, 2013
I'm still going through #Gangof8 bill and finding red flags. For ex: pg 117 repeals in-state tuition ban for illegal immigrants. #Gof8Fact
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 18, 2013
Only 700 pages to go! We’re not sure if Sen. Harry Reid has read all 800-plus pages, but he likes what he sees in the YouTube video.
My #Gangof8 colleagues are explaining their immigration reform proposal, which I will fight for. Watch: http://t.co/HYWyPIBIjD #TimeIsNow
— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) April 18, 2013
OMG! Sen. Bob Menendez declares the Gang of 8’s bill “the best Dream Act ever!”
#LATISM chat: The bipartisan #GangOf8 proposal provides the best #DREAMAct ever! #CIR
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) April 19, 2013
La propuesta d reforma migratoria logra algo q los estadounidenses han estado esperando, compromiso real entre partidos políticos #LATISM
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) April 19, 2013
Will the GOP stand strong?
I really do believe 2013 is the year for immigration reform.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) April 18, 2013
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