The more energy-efficient we become as a nation, the less we need to develop additional energy sources.
Lamar S. SmithIt would cost Americans their jobs when they have to compete with millions of more [immigrants] for scarce jobs.
Lamar S. SmithThe INS, by their actions, is telling would-be illegal aliens that if you don't get caught entering the U.S., we'll look the other way so you can stay.
Lamar S. SmithA massive new guest worker program hurts American workers. ... If a guest worker program were to provide a path to citizenship, we would be rewarding lawbreakers with the greatest honor our country can bestow - citizenship.
Lamar S. SmithElectricity is derived from many non-renewable energy sources like oil, natural gas and coal.
Lamar S. SmithApparently, union bosses are so distraught about declining enrollments they will stoop to exploiting illegal workers. There is no doubt that this would hurt American workers, who would suddenly face a flooded job market full of cheap foreign labor. It would depress the wages of the American workers and cost them jobs.
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