ilbegone
02-14-2012, 06:36 AM
This article is almost a year old, but shows just where the blame for illegal immigration really lies - business and legislators
Business opposition doomed Ariz. immigration bills
March 18, 2011
PHOENIX — Dozens of Arizona CEOs from hospitals, construction companies and other major businesses joined to turn back new get-tough legislation on illegal immigration, citing worries that emphasis on the issue could hurt the state's struggling economy and cost jobs.
The result Thursday was something much different from a year ago, when Arizona's governor enacted a tough local enforcement measure that put the state at the heart of a fierce national debate over the issue. This time, numerous Republican senators joined with Democrats in rejecting bills dealing with health care, government benefits and everyday activities like driving.
Besides business groups' opposition, others factors came into play: There isn't an election looming this fall, some GOP senators had never been too enthused by the severity of some of the bills and many lawmakers have simply become tired of the issue.
Full article: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/18/business-opposition-doomed-ariz-immigration-bills/?ap
Business opposition doomed Ariz. immigration bills
March 18, 2011
PHOENIX — Dozens of Arizona CEOs from hospitals, construction companies and other major businesses joined to turn back new get-tough legislation on illegal immigration, citing worries that emphasis on the issue could hurt the state's struggling economy and cost jobs.
The result Thursday was something much different from a year ago, when Arizona's governor enacted a tough local enforcement measure that put the state at the heart of a fierce national debate over the issue. This time, numerous Republican senators joined with Democrats in rejecting bills dealing with health care, government benefits and everyday activities like driving.
Besides business groups' opposition, others factors came into play: There isn't an election looming this fall, some GOP senators had never been too enthused by the severity of some of the bills and many lawmakers have simply become tired of the issue.
Full article: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/18/business-opposition-doomed-ariz-immigration-bills/?ap