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Andy Harris Relies On Border Crisis That Isn’t There

Posted on September 13 2010 by Congress Watcher

In tomorrow’s primary election in Maryland’s 1st congressional district, Republican Andy Harris will compete with Rob Fisher for his party’s nomination to face incumbent right wing Blue Dog Democrat Frank Kratovil in November’s general election. In order to distinguish himself from Fisher, Harris has spoken out on issues that Fisher has not addressed. One of [...]

Roy Olson Challenges On Immigration

Posted on August 19 2010 by Congress Watcher

It’s great that Roy Olson is seeking to bring a dose of reality to the discussion about immigration, but in terms of electoral politics, it’s an approach that may not move his candidacy forward very far.

Louie Gohmert Caught on Camera: No Evidence for Flying Jihad Terror Babies

Posted on August 18 2010 by Congressional Aid

On June 24, Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas took to the floor of the House to explain why the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution needs to be canceled so that people born in the USA can be stripped of their citizenship: There are people coming into this country who want to destroy our way [...]

Which Arizona Democrats Oppose SB 1070?

Posted on April 27 2010 by Congress Watcher

Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords and Harry Mitchell have posted no statements about SB 1070 on their congressional web sites at all. Neither have they made statements on their re-election campaign web sites.

What Has Elton Gallegly Actually Accomplished On Immigration?

Posted on April 19 2010 by Congress Watcher

Representative Elton Gallegly’s record on immigration is filled with bills that have gone nowhere. His immigration bills end up amounting to nothing more than vain posturing.

Independent Moon Runs On Xenophobia In Georgia

Posted on April 9 2010 by Congress Watcher

Eugene Moon also seeks to undermine the Constitution, which under the 14th Amendment guarantees that all people, citizens or not, within the jurisdiction of the laws of the USA are entitled to equal protection under those laws.

Green Party Uses Right Winger To Target Jesse Jackson Jr.

Posted on December 6 2009 by Congress Watcher

Campaigns by politicians such as Anthony W. Williams suggest that the Illinois Green Party has become a convenient route for opportunists to gain attention for some remarkably unprogressive causes.

Uniting American Families Act: Equal Protection Under the Law

Posted on February 22 2009 by Congressional Aid

The first section to the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any [...]

Joe Baca Speaks Courageously On Immigration

Posted on January 26 2009 by Congress Watcher

I was heartened to see U.S. Representative Joe Baca rise to the floor of the House of Representatives last week, and talk about a genuine problem with immigration – that the persecution of undocumented immigrants destroys their families and leaves them vulnerable to exploitation.

Who is Simeon Simeonov?

Posted on December 10 2008 by Congress Watcher

Our nation has procedures for people who want to immigrate, including special procedures for refugees and other people who need protection because of their particular circumstances. Why should Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova not go through the procedures for dealing with such cases?

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