Could immigration reform be more than an American humanitarian effort, but, an actual boom for our economy?

With such a great American movement to bring home our immigrants, how is it Republicans simply ignore the legacy of providing rewards for the most ambitious among us?

by Charles Bradley
Published - 09/12/13 - 01:05 PM

..."The Davis Chamber (click here) has taken a position in support of immigration reform and we embrace the concepts set forth in the Utah Compact,” said Jim Smith, President and CEO of the Davis Chamber of Commerce. “The economic benefits of meaningful immigration reform are significant, while the downside risks of ignoring the problem only get worse over time. Our message to our Washington, D.C. delegation has been consistent for years - this issue is important to all Americans and needs to be addressed NOW. We encourage all involved to set aside partisan politics and work together to find a meaningful solution in this congress"...

Welcome to the Davis Chamber! (click here)

The Chamber was originally formed in 1905 by a few local businessmen, in order to attract the University Farm School (now known as UC Davis) to this agricultural community. The “town-gown” relationship has been a strong and vital one ever since....

I am in agreement with the US House in shutting down the government.

DEFUND THE MILITARY!

By David Lawder and Richard Cowan

WASHINGTON | Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:02pm EDT

...The move in the House of Representatives (click here) is the latest indication that a revolt by conservative Republicans is complicating Congress' efforts to deal with looming fiscal deadlines over government funding and the federal debt limit.
The delay pushes Congress closer to the September 30 deadline for approving new government funding. With conservatives demanding a tougher stance on defunding and delaying President Barack Obama's signature healthcare legislation, known as "Obamacare," the chances of a shutdown appear greater.
The conflict is part of what is being called by some analysts a "civil war" within the Republican Party, energized in part by rallies and Tea Party gatherings during the August recess and the organizing efforts of the conservative Heritage Action, a sister to the conservative Heritage Foundation....

Think I am joking? Check out Secretary Lew's letter. (click here)

...The government makes approximately 80 million payments a month, including Social Security checks, military salaries, Medicare reimbursements and many others...