An estimated 7 million illegal immigrants were residing in the United States in January 2000. This is double the size of the illegal immigrant population in January 1990 and constitutes 2.5 percent of the total U.S. population of just over 281 million

In 2001, America 's hospitals provided nearly $21 billion in uncompensated health care services

Emergency health care for illegal aliens along the southwestern border is already costing area hospitals $200 million a year, with perhaps another $100 million in extended care costs

In 1973, America imported 30 percent of its crude oil needs. Today, that number has doubled to more than 60 percent. Gas prices are as high as they are now in part because we've had no comprehensive national energy policy for the past few decades

Global crude oil demand is increasing, particularly in places like China

Hospitals must provide emergency treatment to all who walk through the door, regardless of their citizenship status or ability to pay.

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