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9/11 legislation: making things worse: while leaving our borders open to terrorists and illegal aliens, Congress and the White House push for more power--and more attacks on the rights of U.S. citizens.(On The Home Front)

The New American

| November 15, 2004 | Jasper, William F. | COPYRIGHT 2004 American Opinion Publishing, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

In the rush to adjourn before the elections, both houses of Congress passed bills aimed at implementing the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (The 9/11 Commission). The Senate was first to the finish line, passing S. 2845 on October 6 by an overwhelming 96-2 vote. The House followed on October 8, passing H.R. 10 by a vote of 282 to 134. The House and Senate bills differ in significant details, most especially with regard to what is arguably the most pressing security issue facing our nation: control of our borders.

The House bill contains important border enforcement provisions, including an increase of 2,000 ...

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