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lunes, septiembre 24, 2007 New Call for Bush Administration to Plug Drug-Smugglign Hole at U.S./Mexico Border
The El Paso Times writes that it's "important that the Bush administration begins plugging this border drug-smuggling hole." The paper's staff raises concern about wait time at border crossing stations, while acknowledging the obvious challenges: "We now know the consequences. Customs now must take more time checking vehicles, and persons walking across the bridge, because there is a likelihood that more drugs are crossing than before."
The solution they identify: "We need more agents, and we need more lanes open so there can be enhanced security checks while not holding up the so-important commerce we depend upon for our economy." In July MATT.org columnist E.J. Rangel wrote "The Drug War is a Bi-National Issue." And in March he wrote about the new Mexican president's aggressive work on the issue in a column titled "Drug Crackdown Right on Target." 
Escrito Por Adam J. Segal a las 06:52 AM| 15 Comentarios jueves, septiembre 20, 2007 Lou Agnese, MATT Board Member, writes Last weekend, the San Antonio Express-News published a terrific column on immigration by MATT Board Member Lou Agnese, the president of the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.Commentary: Nothing to fear from consensus on immigration By Lou Agnese "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." - Nobel laureate Marie Curie The immigration debate has been defined by one word: fear. It has driven the incendiary remarks uttered by well-known TV and radio personalities, which oft times border on bigotry, and the sincere, if misinformed, comments from both sides of the political aisle. Fear that terrorists will be allowed into our country, fear that Americans will lose jobs to immigrants, fear that immigration will cripple our economy and infrastructure. Fear has led some people to suggest our immigration problems can be solved through the mass deportation of the estimated 12 million people who are here illegally; that’s the equivalent of deporting every man, woman and child in Pennsylvania. Escrito Por Adam J. Segal a las 03:00 PM| 14 Comentarios martes, septiembre 11, 2007 E.J. Rangel's Latest Column Tackles the Complex Issue of Mexican Trucks on U.S. Roads
MATT.org columnist E.J. Rangel writes his latest opinion piece about the controversial project that puts Mexican trucks on U.S. roadways. Rangel writes: So, let’s face it, the trucking pilot program already has one strike, and possibly two, against it. Therefore, it is imperative for the Bush administration and Mexican president Felipe Calderón to do everything they can to make it work.
Meanwhile, columnist and well-know blogger Marisa Trevino has a column this week about Spanish-language which is timed quite nicely considering the Univision presidential candidates forum earlier this week. Escrito Por Adam J. Segal a las 08:14 PM| 0 Comentarios martes, septiembre 04, 2007 Latest Column from EJ Rangel
In his latest column at MATT.org, MATT Editorial Contributor EJ Rangel examines the recent Security & Prosperity Partnership meeting the drew the presidents of Mexico, Canada and the United States. Rangel writes:
It is too bad Mexican President Calderón had to cut short the recent summit with President Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. But it’s understandable. Although Hurricane Dean was not as devastating as Mexican authorities had feared, had Calderón stayed for the planned duration of the so-called Three Amigos Summit and the storm had caused massive damage, his countrymen would not have forgiven him. The get-together, which lasted less than 24 hours, dealt mostly with mutual tri-lateral issues such as preparedness for natural and man-made disasters, as well as how the three nations can keep trading with one another as the United States tightens control of its borders. But there was something missing. If Bush, Calderón and Harper had met for as long as they had planned, maybe, just maybe, before departing they would have spelled out just what the Security and Prosperity Partnership is all about and how it is supposed to achieve its goals. Escrito Por Adam J. Segal a las 04:41 PM| 4 Comentarios |
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