Lawmakers voted down two measures offered by immigration hard-liners Reps. Steve King (R-Iowa) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) that would have prohibited the use of federal money to enlist young illegal immigrants who have been granted work permits under President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
More than 30 Republicans with more centrist views on immigration joined all Democrats in opposing the two amendments offered to a Defense Department spending bill. The amendments failed narrowly with votes of 207-214 and 210-211, respectively.
Certain young illegal immigrants qualify for DACA if they came to the U.S. as minors and have worked toward at least a high school education, among other requirements.
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Great, we have some real idiots in Washington
There was a time when military leaders would have laughed at the idea of inviting outsiders to participate in the defense of the nation. But now, not so.
The US military does not defend the US. Nobody wants to attach the US.
The military's purpose now is imperial asset stripping of small nations.
Corporate police work. Looking out for the investments.
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