Real Immigration Reform

An assessment of what a true immigration reform package would include 1. Real reform would prioritize securing the border. More than 70% of Americans want to see border security before anything else happens. As of right now, the amnesty bill does not require any real border security measures. The bill only requires a plan to…

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Condensed amnesty talking points (brief bullet points)

THE SENATE AMNESTY BILL LACKS MEANINGFUL MEASURES TO SECURE THE BORDER The Fence: The Senators pushing this amnesty bill continue to promise that we will have a fence on the southern border.  In reality, the Senate’s amnesty bill contains no true requirement to build even one foot of the fence. Border Security:  S. 744 does…

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Amnesty talking points (extended version)

I. THE PROCESS IS BROKEN (GENERAL WEEKLY TALKING POINTS) Security First: The first step for any immigration legislation under consideration MUSTbe national security. We have heard over and over that Congress is going to get serious about securing the border and that must be a top priority for any immigration legislation. We cannot afford another…

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The Unaffordable Train Wreck – Memorial Day (ARCHIVE)

Memorial Day Congressional Recess Toolkit The Senate and the House are both in recess this week, which means they’ll be back at home.  Now is our chance to make sure our elected officials understand how bad this Senate amnesty bill really is!  As a reminder, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has promised President Obama that he will…

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IRS Intimidation- Are You Next? National Town Hall

The SouthWest Cincinnati Tea Party will be hosting a national “Town Hall” on the IRS scandal tonight at 7 PM EST.. The IRS attack on conservative groups and individuals has an impact on all Americans not just those currently targeted.  The government should never have the power to single out individuals for “special” treatment based…

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Amnesty Bill’s Lack of Accountability Talking Points

I. THE PROCESS IS BROKEN (GENERAL WEEKLY TALKING POINTS) Too Rushed: Congress needs more time to read and review the bill.  We also need more hearings and opportunities for feedback to improve the current legislation.  We need more than empty promises and superficial explanation from the Senate sponsors.  The Senate Judiciary Committee has already passed this…

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