The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 18, 2013
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A leaked White House plan has injected new rancor into the fight over immigration reform.
The plan, a draft of which USA Today obtained and reported on over the weekend, would allow undocumented immigrants to become permanent legal U.S. residents within about eight years and to apply for new "Lawful Prospective Immigrant" visas.
Denis McDonough, President Barack Obama's new chief of staff, said on Sunday that the administration had developed the plan as "an option that will be ready to put out there" if Congress fails to pass its own bill. A bipartisan group of ...
Comments (4)
Robert Rister via Texas Tribune on Facebook
As a descendant of at least one Texian who crossed into Texas illegally when it was part of Mexico, I don't see how I can object.
Anya Khan
BHO lied? Not shocked
John Johnson
Can we all agree that the absolute first order of business should be securing our borders? Can we further agree that the flow in this direction would be slowed if those hiring were forced to verify status or face big fine and maybe even jail time? Third, do we agree that a worker program should be established? How about path to citizenship for those already here? Back of line, right?
One thing I am fairly sure of....when you sign into law that those already here get to stay here, there will be massive groups flooding to get in so they can try and be part of the "already here" group. How we going to verify who's been where, when. If they lie, how you going to pick up on it? I suggest using the military to line the border during the crucial sign up period to stem the flow.
What did I miss?
Hugo Castro via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I have no problem with them becoming legal. Having said that, small businesses need to be penalized for hiring undocumented workers. Do away with sub contractor tax loop.