The attached list of amendments for ‘immigration Reform”

The attached list is extensive indeed. However, those whoa re interested should review those sponsored by the “Grand Bargainers” who we all recognize as Feinstein, Kennedy, McCain, Kyl, and Graham. You should also be interested in their cosponsors. These are the power brokers pushing this legislation. Of course in my opinion Mr. Reed is also a significant partner in the passage of this bill. He is in my opinion the “ram rod”.

So the task ahead is to evaluate just what these amendments do and what they do or don’ t do and how they impact Americans.

Now notice this. It is evident the large number of calls, emails and other notifications to Congress have and are making an impact to the extent that those who want this to ‘fly bye” are now urging “closure” which basically means it passed!

Read down the list or go to the web site and you have your answers.
In my opinion it matters not because those who want this past will do all they can to excerpt pressure to get it done. It is not about common sense, logic or really anything but what these people see as their thing to do. They are in my opinion in effect the taskmasters of old. [ Read my next article “Do as I say or else”.

Now these are “commendable people” as they say? So I offer to you this, just who and what now defines commendable or for that matter good? I am not a lawyer but I do hope we have some lawyers out there I do think you can find a bonanza using this new legislation as a defense.
1. S.AMDT.1146 to S.1348 to provide for the protection of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1146 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

2. S.AMDT.1148 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [MO] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

3. S.AMDT.1149 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen McCaskill, Claire [MO] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

4. S.AMDT.1150 to S.1348 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Cloture motion on amendment SA 1150 presented in Senate.

5. S.AMDT.1151 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (16)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

6. S.AMDT.1152 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

7. S.AMDT.1153 to S.1348 To strike the Y nonimmigrant guestworker program.
Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1153 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31 - 64. Record Vote Number: 174.

8. S.AMDT.1154 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

9. S.AMDT.1155 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

10. S.AMDT.1156 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

11. S.AMDT.1157 to S.1348 To strike title VI (related to Nonimmigrants in the United States Previously in Unlawful Status).
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1157 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 29 - 66. Record Vote Number: 180.

12. S.AMDT.1158 to S.1348 To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to facilitate information sharing between federal and local law enforcement officials related to an individual’s immigration status.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1158 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 177.

13. S.AMDT.1159 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

14. S.AMDT.1160 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

15. S.AMDT.1161 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

16. S.AMDT.1162 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

17. S.AMDT.1163 to S.1348 To establish an award to recognize companies for extraordinary efforts in English literacy and civics.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1163 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

18. S.AMDT.1164 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

19. S.AMDT.1165 to S.1348 To clarify rules applicable to aliens employed as dairy workers.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1165 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

20. S.AMDT.1166 to S.1348 To clarify that the revocation of an alien’s visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1166 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

21. S.AMDT.1167 to S.1348 To authorize the Attorney General to carry out a program, known as the Northern Border Prosecution Initiative, to provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1167 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

22. S.AMDT.1168 to S.1348 To provide local officials and the Secretary of Homeland Security greater involvement in decisions regarding the location of border fencing.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Amendment SA 1168, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.

23. S.AMDT.1169 to S.1348 To reduce to 200,000 the number of certain non-immigrants permitted to be admitted during a fiscal year.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1169 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 24. Record Vote Number: 175.

24. S.AMDT.1170 to S.1348 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Proposed amendment SA 1170, pursuant to the order of the Senate of June 5, 2007, having failed to achieve the required 60 votes in the affirmative was withdrawn in Senate.

25. S.AMDT.1171 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

26. S.AMDT.1172 to S.1348 To ensure control of our Nation’s borders and strengthen enforcement of our immigration laws.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1172 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

27. S.AMDT.1173 to S.1348 To provide for minimum sentences for aliens who renter the United States after removal.
Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1173 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

28. S.AMDT.1174 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Thune, John [SD] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

29. S.AMDT.1175 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Thune, John [SD] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

30. S.AMDT.1176 to S.1348 To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.
Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1176 pursuant to the order of June 5, 2007, having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 67 - 26. Record Vote Number: 185.

31. S.AMDT.1177 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

32. S.AMDT.1178 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

33. S.AMDT.1179 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

34. S.AMDT.1180 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

35. S.AMDT.1181 to S.1348 To sunset the Y-1 nonimmigrant visa program after a 5-year period.
Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1181 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 178.

36. S.AMDT.1182 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

37. S.AMDT.1183 to S.1348 To reclassify the spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents as immediate relatives.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

38. S.AMDT.1184 to S.1348 To establish a permanent bar for gang members, terrorists, and other criminals.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

39. S.AMDT.1185 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

40. S.AMDT.1186 to S.1348 To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
Sponsor: Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Amendment SA 1186, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.

41. S.AMDT.1187 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

42. S.AMDT.1188 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted

43. S.AMDT.1189 to S.1348 To eliminate the preference given to people who entered the United States illegally over people seeking to enter the country legally in the merit-based evaluation system for visas.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1189 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31 - 62. Record Vote Number: 182.

44. S.AMDT.1190 to S.1348 To require undocumented immigrants receiving legal status to pay owed back taxes.
Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [AZ] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1190 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

45. S.AMDT.1191 to S.1348 To provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures and to improve conditions of detention.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

46. S.AMDT.1192 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

47. S.AMDT.1194 to S.1348 To modify the deadline for the family backlog reduction.
Sponsor: Sen Menendez, Robert [NJ] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

48. S.AMDT.1195 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

49. S.AMDT.1196 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

50. S.AMDT.1197 to S.1348 To require health care coverage for holders of Z nonimmigrant visas.
Sponsor: Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor)

51. S.AMDT.1198 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

52. S.AMDT.1199 to S.1348 To increase the number of green cards for parents of United States citizens, to extend the duration of the new parent visitor visa, and to make penalties imposed on individuals who overstay such visas applicable only to such individuals.
Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

53. S.AMDT.1200 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

54. S.AMDT.1201 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

55. S.AMDT.1202 to S.1348 To provide a date on which the authority of the section relating to the increasing of American competitiveness through a merit-based evaluation system for immigrants shall be terminated.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

56. S.AMDT.1203 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

57. S.AMDT.1204 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

58. S.AMDT.1205 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

59. S.AMDT.1206 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

60. S.AMDT.1207 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

61. S.AMDT.1208 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

62. S.AMDT.1209 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

63. S.AMDT.1210 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

64. S.AMDT.1211 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

65. S.AMDT.1212 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

66. S.AMDT.1213 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

67. S.AMDT.1214 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

68. S.AMDT.1215 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

69. S.AMDT.1216 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

70. S.AMDT.1217 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

71. S.AMDT.1218 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

72. S.AMDT.1219 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

73. S.AMDT.1220 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

74. S.AMDT.1221 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cardin, Benjamin L. [MD] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

75. S.AMDT.1222 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

76. S.AMDT.1223 to S.1348 To establish the American Competitiveness Scholarship Program.
Sponsor: Sen Sanders, Bernard [VT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1223 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 35. Record Vote Number: 179.

77. S.AMDT.1224 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

78. S.AMDT.1225 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

79. S.AMDT.1226 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

80. S.AMDT.1227 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

81. S.AMDT.1228 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

82. S.AMDT.1229 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sununu, John E. [NH] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

83. S.AMDT.1230 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

84. S.AMDT.1231 to S.1348 To ensure that employers make efforts to recruit American workers.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1231 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 22. Record Vote Number: 183.

85. S.AMDT.1232 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

86. S.AMDT.1233 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

87. S.AMDT.1234 to S.1348 To save American taxpayers up to $24 billion in the 10 years after passage of this Act, by preventing the earned income tax credit, which is, according to the Congressional Research Service, the largest anti-poverty entitlement program of the Federal Government, from being claimed by Y temporary workers or illegal aliens given status by this Act until they adjust to legal permanent resident status.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

88. S.AMDT.1235 to S.1348 To save American taxpayers up to $24 billion in the 10 years after passage of this Act, by preventing the earned income tax credit, which is, according to the congressional Research Service , the largest anti-poverty entitlement program of the Federal Government, from being claimed by Y temporary workers or illegal aliens given status by this Act until they adjust to legal permanent resident status.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

89. S.AMDT.1236 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

90. S.AMDT.1237 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

91. S.AMDT.1238 to S.1348 To increase the authorization of appropriations for the Border Relief Grant Program.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1238 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

92. S.AMDT.1239 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

93. S.AMDT.1240 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

94. S.AMDT.1241 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

95. S.AMDT.1242 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

96. S.AMDT.1243 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

97. S.AMDT.1244 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

98. S.AMDT.1245 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

99. S.AMDT.1246 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

100. S.AMDT.1247 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

101. S.AMDT.1248 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

102. S.AMDT.1249 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

103. S.AMDT.1250 to S.1348 To address documentation of employment and to make an amendment with respect to mandatory disclosure.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.

104. S.AMDT.1251 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

105. S.AMDT.1252 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

106. S.AMDT.1253 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

107. S.AMDT.1254 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted

108. S.AMDT.1255 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 5/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

109. S.AMDT.1257 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

110. S.AMDT.1258 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

111. S.AMDT.1259 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

112. S.AMDT.1260 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

113. S.AMDT.1261 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

114. S.AMDT.1262 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

115. S.AMDT.1263 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

116. S.AMDT.1264 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

117. S.AMDT.1265 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

118. S.AMDT.1266 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

119. S.AMDT.1267 to S.1348 To remove the requirement that Y-1 nonimmigrant visa holders leave the United States before they are able to renew their visa.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor)

120. S.AMDT.1268 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

121. S.AMDT.1269 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

122. S.AMDT.1270 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

123. S.AMDT.1271 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

124. S.AMDT.1272 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

125. S.AMDT.1273 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

126. S.AMDT.1274 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

127. S.AMDT.1275 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

128. S.AMDT.1276 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

129. S.AMDT.1277 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

130. S.AMDT.1278 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kohl, Herb [WI] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

131. S.AMDT.1279 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

132. S.AMDT.1280 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

133. S.AMDT.1281 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen McCaskill, Claire [MO] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

134. S.AMDT.1282 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

135. S.AMDT.1283 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

136. S.AMDT.1284 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

137. S.AMDT.1285 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

138. S.AMDT.1286 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

139. S.AMDT.1287 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

140. S.AMDT.1288 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

141. S.AMDT.1289 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

142. S.AMDT.1290 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

143. S.AMDT.1291 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

144. S.AMDT.1292 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

145. S.AMDT.1293 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

146. S.AMDT.1294 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

147. S.AMDT.1295 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

148. S.AMDT.1296 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

149. S.AMDT.1297 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

150. S.AMDT.1298 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

Robert T. Melaccio Sr. 2007 Copyright ©2007 Robert T Melaccio Sr.

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Robert T. Melaccio Sr.

The making or creation of wealth has only one goal and this is the creation of more wealth. It seems that in today’s Global market that when it comes to gaining wealth it does not matter where or with whom. It matters not about people or anything else. Making money is solely about increasing the bottom line. The history books of life are filled with those facts. Yes, when required it even will supplant loyalty and allegiance to nations, friends and even family.

Here is an example of what I am talking about. The newspaper today had an article about North Korea. In it they defined this vast cheap labor base just waiting to be exploited. It talked about China and how even they are fast becoming too “costly”. In fact several Western European nations have already been exploiting this fact in North Korea while we as a nation have been on the sidelines. In fact they state the manufacturing potential is excellent. Swiss companies are already manufacturing game software there.

Now what about U.N. sanctions? Well if you have any intelligence at all you know these are meaningless.

So just what does that mean to us here in America? In my opinion it means we have already passed the point of being a power as we used to be and are on the decline in everything but service industry, investing and making money. Even our Military, although they say otherwise cannot possibly fight two wars at once. Although they will say we are there are just zero resources left to commit anywhere else. That’s people and that’s equipment, etc. Very soon we will realize the effects of this slow dismantling of our capabilities for the Global ideology. It will require more on us taxpayers, as they have to replace what isn’t on the shelf. Our military runs on parts made over seas, perhaps even in China and countries against our way of life produce critical components we must have.

The swamping of the nation with Illegal workers has and will continue to drive down worker pay and benefits and cost the citizens in increasing billions as well as changing the face of the nation. We have lost a considerable amount of our manufacturing capability and what we have left are assembly plants.

Well how can you say that just look at how strong our economy is and certainly we have the mightiest military? Well why bother to even write on this. If you don’t know who has it you never will. Yes, the global dream may not have impacted you but it has already changed the face of America and it will never be in my opinion, as we once knew it. People are making money and that is those who have it already. As for the military we are depending on robots to do the job. Technologically strong yes, boots on the ground and ground holding capability, no.

I had a problem with a cell phone the other day. I got to speak or at least attempted to speak to someone and wound up talking to two people in Mexico. Prior to that it was Argentina. In fact I was surprised I did not get India. I finally called corporate headquarters and they did help me. This is after two days of being unable to get anyone to even understand just what I was saying. Their “service” policy was we are “family’. Their response when I informed them they would not pass me through to someone in America was “we are an international organization”. You know what I told that representative? Be happy with your job while you have one.

So as for us my fellow whatever the heck we are these days, enjoy what you have now, get used to low wages, no benefits and working until you drop and working the off the books jobs. No gloom and doom from me just the truth if you want to accept it. That is your choice just like everything else you do in life. Yes that $7.25 will be a blessing if someone will hire you when they can get a Mexican for much less. Yes, even the churchgoers do it and have no problem. Just ask those who hire the millions of illegal workers and show up in the pew on Sunday.

As I said making money has only one allegiance as the title says. To those who foster this I can only say no man takes their riches with them. You are reaping what you sow for you and yours but will it be what you think it will?

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