Schumer takes Kennedy’s role on immigration, though ‘a little more moderate’

Ianus · 09-01-2009, 02:11 AM

Not really news,but this blog entry surrounds asking Schumer about immigration reform.

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I had a chance this morning to ask Sen. Chuck Schumer about the prospects for a comprehensive immigration bill, something he has pledged to introduce this year as head of the immigration subcommittee. Schumer took the lead on immigration reform at the request of the late Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy. Today he noted that his own approach would be somewhat different.

“I’m not doing it quite the way he did. I’m a little more moderate than he is on some of these things. But getting the job done is what he wanted,” Schumer said after a news conference in White Plains.

The new bill will have a greater emphasis on enforcement, he said. I asked about the complaints from immigrant advocates that the administration is sending mixed signals as it expands the 287(g) police program and maintains the system of detention.

“You have to be tough on enforcing, because the American people will be fair and open and generous on legal immigration if they’re convinced their isn’t future wave after wave after wave of illegal immigrant,” Schumer said.

About the bill: “It’ll be aware of need for immigrants, and aware of the importance of immigrants. All of the people we’ve talked to, business, labor, liberal, conservative, are saying get something done and do it smartly. Even Lou Dobbs, who is anti-immigration, he had some positive words to say about the approach we’re taking.”

CookieEater · 09-01-2009, 02:58 AM

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Even Lou Dobbs, who is anti-immigration, he had some positive words to say about the approach we’re taking.”

That's never a good thing.

Dreamer X · 09-01-2009, 09:10 AM

not good at all....=/

Fish · 09-01-2009, 11:46 AM

I wish he would give us more details. Well at least they're doing something... Better than nothing. I'm pretty sure a legalization program is going to be in place though. I wouldn't rely on this blog so much though so don't start feeling grim.

lookingforchange · 09-01-2009, 02:53 PM

I dont know much about this bill. But what I can say is, we should be glad we go schumer, because he is probably one of the best (if not Durbin) members of the senate that we can have fighting for our cause. He's somewhat of a little lion.

He's no pushover, and whatever gets out of his committe. I know he would fight with his heart and soul to get it passed out of the senate.

angeleno · 09-02-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CookieEater

That's never a good thing.

Agreed. I mean even O'Reilly distanced himself from Lou Dobbs' views on immigration. Bill freaking O'Reilly.

Dreamer X · 09-02-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by angeleno

Agreed. I mean even O'Reilly distanced himself from Lou Dobbs' views on immigration. Bill freaking O'Reilly.

i think this a good solution and i hate this guy =/

DA User · 09-02-2009, 04:56 PM

Good chance we can see the bill next week?

Dreamer21 · 09-03-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DA User

Good chance we can see the bill next week?

i was wondering the same thing. I was counting days tills Sep and now it is here...i am desperately waiting and praying that they come up with SOMETHING...! i hope they do.

warhound · 09-03-2009, 11:45 PM

usually there is some kind of a buildup before the big day. Sadly I see no news regarding Schumer and his bill as we enter labor day weekend.

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Schumer takes Kennedy’s role on immigration, though ‘a little more moderate’