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Immigration Suspension Urged During Congressional Testimony

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:45 PM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

In a congressional forum Thursday, NumbersUSA President Roy Beck urged Members of Congress to immediately introduce and pass legislation to suspend most immigration in light of the nation's 10.2% U-3 unemployment rate.

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Congressional Forum to Discuss Impact of High Immigration on Unemployment

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:01 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

NumbersUSA Founder and President Roy Beck will be testifying on Thursday in front of a Congressional Forum.

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Rep. Nathan Deal Pushing Senate to Include Strong Immigration Verification in Health Care Reform Bill

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:40 PM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

Rep. Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) is urging the Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Georgia Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss to offer his identity and verification language as an amendment to the health care reform bill. House leadership prevented Rep.

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Rep. Lamar Smith Calls Out Administration's Immigration Enforcement Efforts

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 8:59 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

The House Judiciary Committee's Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Times today slamming the Obama administration's immigration enforcement efforts. While illegal immigration advocates criticize Obama for too much enforcement, Rep.

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Senate Health Care Debate Set to Begin with Immigration a Key Issue

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 11:23 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid expects the Congressional Budget Office's score of his version of health care reform today, which should kick off the Senate's debate of the legislation. The inclusion of strong verification language remains a hot topic.

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Border Arrests Decline in 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 9:42 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

The number of people caught trying to enter the country fell by more than 23 percent last year according to new federal data. The struggling economy and hurting job market continue to be major causes, but the administration is also trying to point towards beefed up border security.

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Anti-Amnesty Tea Party Movement Begins to Spread Across Country

Monday, November 16, 2009, 2:01 PM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

More than 50 Anti-Amnesty tea party rallies were held across the nation this weekend. The events were put together by Americans for Legal Immigration (ALIPAC), but NumbersUSA played a role in the events held in Alexandria, Va. and Pasadena, Calif.

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Napolitano Makes the Push for Amnesty

Friday, November 13, 2009, 10:39 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano made the push yesterday for a mass amnesty while speaking to the American Center for Progress. Napolitano said that her department has worked hard to increase enforcement and strengthen the border, but the real solution is for reform.

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New Technology Will Help Local Police Identify Illegal Aliens

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 4:12 PM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

The Department of Homeland Security announced today that all local law enforcement officials will soon be able to access a new technology that allows them to compare the fingerprints of prisoners with FBI and DHS databases. It will help local police identify criminal illegal aliens.

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DHS Finalizing Plans for Airport Exit System

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:30 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it's finalizing plans to collect information from foreign visitors exiting the country through the nation's airports. DHS plans to collect fingerprints or eye scans as foreigners leave.

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