11/07/2011
News
Barletta adjusting to routine in Washington
Since Republican Lou Barletta was sworn into office Jan. 5, he has dealt with a historic flood in his home region that still demands his time while working to fulfill campaign promises. And with another year left on his two-year term, more work remains.
Congressional Democrats plan Alabama trip to protest immigration law
A group of Democratic members of Congress opposed to Alabama's immigration law will be in Birmingham later this month to draw attention to what they say is a civil rights emergency.
Immigration bill splits House GOP
House Republicans are split over an immigration bill that is backed by presidential candidate Mitt Romney as the measure is attracting escalating criticism from industry groups and rank-and-file members. The rift over House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith’s (R-Texas) E-Verify bill is jeopardizing its chances of passing the Republican-controlled House.
National Journal: Longtime Illegal-Immigration Foe Vows to Kill E-Verify
House proponents of a law that would require employers to electronically verify their workers’ legal status knew they would have to fight Democrats. But they didn’t expect resistance from the likes of Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pa. The freshman vowed to do whatever it takes, even working with Democrats, to block so-called E-Verify legislation.
11/03/2011
09/08/2011
NY Post: Another amnesty?
New bill hobbles border states
New bill hobbles border states
06/16/2011
L.A. Times: Barletta goes national with immigration fight
Former Hazleton mayor, now congressman, offer
Former Hazleton mayor, now congressman, offer
05/04/2011
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