Two weeks ago, Sen. David Vitter began embarking on an ambitious project: He is reading the Gang of Eight’s 844-page amnesty bill. All the way through. And tweeting his concerns.
He hasn’t finished yet, but so far this has proven to be a very worthwhile exercise.
Unlike Sen. Marco Rubio’s chief of staff, Vitter leaves his Twitter feed unlocked so that anyone can review and critique his findings.
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
#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 pg 102 gives Sec. Napolitano authority to waive work requirements for “provisional” status illegals to gain permanent residence
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 18, 2013
#Gangof8 bill includes 400 exemptions, exceptions, waivers, determinations and grants of discretion #Gof8Fact
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 19, 2013
#Gangof8 bill uses “waiver” 94 times #Gof8Fact
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 19, 2013
#Gangof8 bill uses “unreviewable” 7 times #Gof8Fact
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 19, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 11 of #Gangof8 bill says that Secretary of Homeland Security can alter legal immigrant status of #DREAM and ag. workers.
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) April 30, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 65 of #Gangof8 bill says Homeland Security Secretary can waive inadmissibility for humanitarian purposes and public interest
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 1, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 66 of #Gangof8 bill says Sec of Homeland Security gets discretion on whether to start legal proceedings to remove illegals
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 1, 2013
Still going through #Gangof8 bill. #Gof8Fact pg 69 says Sec of Homeland Security can extend time allowed to apply for legal status
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 1, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 71 #Gangof8bill lets Sec of Homeland Security waive citizenship eligibility for illegals who have been ordered for deportation
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 1, 2013
I'm still reading through the #Gangof8 bill #Gof8Fact pg 83 says Sec of Homeland Security can waive citizenship processing fees for illegals
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 2, 2013
More red flags in #Gangof8 bill #Gof8Fact pg 102 lets Sec of Homeland Security waive employment and education requirements for illegals
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 2, 2013
Still working through #Gangof8 bill #Gof8Fact pg 112 lets DHS Secretary define what counts as “compelling circumstance” in citizenship app
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 3, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 131 of #Gangof8bill lets Sec of Homeland Security give $50,000,000 grants to assist illegals in citizenship apps
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 3, 2013
#Gof8Fact pg 165 of #Gangof8bill says Ag workers can be exempted from fees for work authorization cards
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) May 3, 2013
Too bad all members of Congress don’t read the bills they vote on.
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