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| 2003-10-08 |
| A good start By Melanie Hunter CNSNews.com Deputy Managing Editor October 08, 2003 (CNSNews.com) - In his first press conference after Tuesday’s recall in California, Governor-Elect Arnold Schwarzenegger said Wednesday he plans to repeal the law that outgoing California Gov. Gray Davis approved allowing illegal aliens to obtain driver’s licenses. Schwarzenegger said he plans to help undocumented immigrants, and he pointed to several proposals, specifically one introduced by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) that gives temporary work permits to immigrants. The governor elect also pointed to another proposal that gives undocumented immigrants who arrived before August 2003 the chance to apply for visas as long as they don’t have a criminal background, but do have a job. and shut the door to uncontrolled illegal immigration "I want to push in that direction to help undocumented immigrants. But this has nothing to do with the driver’s license issue," Schwarzenegger said. He called the issue "a bogus issue, because it was done just quickly before the election, I think, in order to get votes." noooooo...dya think? Davis opposed every similar bill due to security concerns. This year’s bill had even less security, but he signed it....asshole. Over 70% of Californians opposed it Schwarzenegger said he plans to repeal the law, because he doesn’t believe in it. He also plans to rescind the car tax as soon as possible. Schwarzenegger said he is consulting with his advisers on the necessary steps, but he expressed optimism that he will be successful in repealing the tax. The governor elect said he plans to call for an outside audit of the state’s financial state, and open the books for the public to see as well. He said he’s not yet clear on the exact amount of the deficit. "We don’t really know exactly what the current operating deficit is. As you know, that when I began this campaign, they said it’s $5 billion. During the campaign, it went to $7-8 billion. Just recently, it went to $10 billion," Schwarzenegger said. "Just this morning, I found out that if this court case with the bonds goes through and it goes in the negative direction, it could be that our operating deficit is over $20 billion," Schwarzenegger added. No matter what though, Schwarzenegger promised he would not raise taxes. "I campaigned that I will not raise taxes and I say this again ’I will not raise taxes,’" said Schwarzenegger. U.S. Congressman David Drier (R-Calif.) will head Schwarzenegger’s transition team. Drier will announce the team on Thursday Drier’s a good and smart man and will do a fine job |
| Posted by:Frank G |
| #8 I'm not taking any chances, and I've gathering signatures specifically to repeal SB60. |
| Posted by: BigFire 2003-10-8 11:17:04 PM |
| #7 Giving illegals driver's licenses was a horrible idea. A worker exchange program needs to be set up and tightly monitored. Deportation of illegals who are currently incarcerated in Cali prisons needs to happen. Putting the military on the border would also be a step in the right direction. |
| Posted by: Jarhead 2003-10-8 9:57:50 PM |
| #6 What is this "undocumented" Newspeak? |
| Posted by: someone 2003-10-8 9:00:50 PM |
| #5 Typo.. I dont live in California... |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2003-10-8 7:49:26 PM |
| #4 I like the repeal of giving illegal aliens dirvers licenses. That was so stupid. I dont agree about giving them Visas. Allowing illegal aliens to get a Visa (and cut in front of everyone who is patiently waiting for a visa legally) would only encourage MORE illegal immigration across our borders. Why wait 5 years for a legal visa when you could cross illegally and get one in a year? This was done before and did not stem the flood. I think if we do allow this we should allow them to return to their country and file for a visa, just like everyone else and wait their turn, and dont allow their previous illegal presence here to trigger a 5, 10, or lifetime ban (as it typically would do). I do think we need some sort of 'visa' classification for migrant workers and 'seasonal workers'. Perhaps a visa which is valid only during a certain number of months a year. On the other hand I dont like in California.... |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2003-10-8 7:47:05 PM |
| #3 Well begun is half done. I'm very glad to see The Arnold on top of the bond issue. I commented on that in an earlier post. Davis' budget was a lie....this is gonna be a shocker for many people. As the weeks go by, we're really gonna see how corrupt the Davis junta really was. |
| Posted by: Rex Mundi 2003-10-8 7:28:51 PM |
| #2 AFR!!!!!! I was hoping that he would do that. Here we are trying to tighten up on foreign documentation fraud and Davis signs a law that drives a D-9 through federal efforts. Swartznegger will have a rough time with the dem controlled legislature. He is going to get beat up and he will have to take the fight to the people for their support. If he pulls this off, he will be a hero and will inspire others in this country to do the same. I wish him well. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2003-10-8 7:19:44 PM |
| #1 ¡Bueño! |
| Posted by: Atrus 2003-10-8 7:08:43 PM |