Immigration Reform Part 2
By Rep. Jason Murphey
One concern I recently heard about from District 31 has been that of the attempt to reverse last year's successes in implementing immigration reform.
When the Governor signed House Bill 1804 earlier this year, it appeared as if most of the debate surrounding illegal immigration would come to a close. However, in the last few weeks, it has become obvious that this is not the case and the issue will again be significant in the upcoming legislative session.
Known as the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizens Act, HB 1804 provided a clear series of reforms to the illegal immigration problem and made Oklahoma the leader in the application of immigration reform. Read more...
An Extension of My Unshakeable "Pro-Life" Belief
By Senator Jay Paul Gumm, D-Durant
Hello again, everybody! As we prepare for the 2008 legislative session, it appears that one of the most contentious issues of 2007 will return.
During consideration of the new state law to try to handle what really is a federal problem – illegal immigration – poisonous rhetoric took the place of reasoned debate. It went so far that the discussion veered away from what the bill would do and toward veiled and not-so-veiled threats against individuals for their positions on it.
As we grappled with this difficult issue, some decided grabbing headlines was more important than finding a real answer to illegal immigration. The rhetoric around the issue continues to be laced with venom, anger and fear. Read more...
Labels: OK Legislator's Blog, Rep. Jason Murphey, Sen. Gumm
Posted at 12/12/2007 12:54:00 PM
