Category Archives: Federal News

Republican Calls for Amnesty Grow Louder

Posted on February 25, 2013 by US Border Security Council Admin

As the new Congress prepares to take office, establishment Republican leaders are working overtime to craft their own amnesty bill. House Speaker John Boehner has even gone so far as to declare that he will work to pass a “comprehensive … Continue reading →

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Ducking Safety Standards

Posted on February 1, 2013 by US Border Security Council Admin

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach seized more than 35,000 rubber ducks, decorated as Santa, snowmen, and other holiday figures, shipped from China. Port officials claim the items contain levels of … Continue reading →

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Google Points Fingers at Drug Cartels

Posted on December 22, 2012 by US Border Security Council Admin

Viridiana Rios, PhD candidate at Harvard University’s Department of Government, has developed an algorithm that uses Google’s search engine to track the activity, movement, and “modus operandi” of drug cartels in her Mexican homeland. The number of homicides in Mexico … Continue reading →

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New “Republicans for Immigration Reform” Super PAC Formed to Push for Amnesty

Posted on December 21, 2012 by US Border Security Council Admin

Two prominent Republican strategists are forming a super PAC to help “redefine” the GOP’s position on immigration. Charlie Spies, who served as general counsel to Mitt Romney’s 2008 Presidential campaign and as a key member of the pro-Mitt Romney Super … Continue reading →

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Clarity and Accuracy on Illegal Immigration from the New York Times

Posted on October 26, 2012 by US Border Security Council Admin

Even the New York Times is weighing on the usage of the term illegal immigrant. Times public editor Margaret Sullivan was quoted saying there is no advantage for Times readers in a move away from the paper’s use of the phrase … Continue reading →

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