The Heritage Foundation released its much-awaited study of the Gang of Ocho’s amnesty plan this morning. The Examiner’s Conn Carroll helpfully summarizes the study’s key points:
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The study’s lead author, Robert Rector, says the costs of amnesty are backloaded:
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Once they become permanent residents, in about 13 years, they will have access to all programs — and the cost EXPLODES. #HeritageStudy
— A.J. Delgado (@AJDelgado13) May 6, 2013
Does that sound familiar? It should:
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Does the Heritage Foundation study actually understate the costs of amnesty? Yes, probably:
"The cost estimate of $6.3 trillion is in fact very LOW. It assumes there are only 11 million illegals (it's higher)." #HeritageStudyPresser
— A.J. Delgado (@AJDelgado13) May 6, 2013
"The $6.3 trillion cost is actually low-balling, as it assumes no one will cheat on their applications." #HeritageStudyPresser
— A.J. Delgado (@AJDelgado13) May 6, 2013
Wow, and the Heritage study didn't even factor in the cost of the spouses and children that applicants could bring in from abroad.
— A.J. Delgado (@AJDelgado13) May 6, 2013
The Heritage study only bases its study on an estimated 11.5 million. So, yes, the cost would be higher than the $6 trillion.
— A.J. Delgado (@AJDelgado13) May 6, 2013
And let’s not forget this:
If we grant another amnesty, we are going to send a message to the world that we will have recurrent amnesties. — Rector
— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) May 6, 2013
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