angelatc
04-17-2008, 12:09 PM
Regardless of how you feel about immigration:
Mo. lawmakers debate limits for illegal immigrants
Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 9:37 a.m.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (AP) -- Missourians applying for public benefits would have to prove their immigration status under legislation given first-round approval by the House.
Those who can't prove legal residence in the U.S. could continue getting aid for 90 days. But they would then be reported to federal immigration authorities if they can't prove they're legally in the U.S. after three months.
Bill supporters say tax dollars shouldn't be spent on those who aren't legally in the U.S.
But Democratic critics said cutting off illegal immigrants from public benefits would put more pressure on charities and nonprofit groups to provide help.
Uh, and that's a bad thing because....?
Mo. lawmakers debate limits for illegal immigrants
Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 9:37 a.m.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (AP) -- Missourians applying for public benefits would have to prove their immigration status under legislation given first-round approval by the House.
Those who can't prove legal residence in the U.S. could continue getting aid for 90 days. But they would then be reported to federal immigration authorities if they can't prove they're legally in the U.S. after three months.
Bill supporters say tax dollars shouldn't be spent on those who aren't legally in the U.S.
But Democratic critics said cutting off illegal immigrants from public benefits would put more pressure on charities and nonprofit groups to provide help.
Uh, and that's a bad thing because....?