Sensenbrenner considers poorly attended immigration hearings a success

[ProSense]

Posted on Fri, Aug. 25, 2006

Immigration hearings poorly attended

ALLISON HOFFMAN
Associated Press
SAN DIEGO - With immigration reform legislation stalled indefinitely, the congressional hearings on the issue that attracted overflow crowds around the Fourth of July have now fizzled with disinterest leading into Labor Day.

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A hearing in San Diego drew just two congressmen, even though it is a border city often described as a crucible of immigration politics. Another gathering in Dalton, Ga., attracted just three representatives.

A sparsely attended hearing in El Paso, Texas, was held in the dark and rebroadcast on C-SPAN with a note reading: "This hearing was held in a theater with lighting problems."

Another gathering scheduled for Friday in upstate New York was canceled with one week's notice. A spokesman for the Judiciary Committee blamed logistical difficulties getting members to the meeting from a panel in Concord, N.H., that took place the previous day.

Some Republicans consider the hearings a success.

Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., said the meetings allowed lawmakers "to hear testimony from local people, as well as to talk with them informally."

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http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/15362403.htm

Talk about low standards!

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[babylonsister]

1. Oops! And I've read the repugs were going to make this a major

issue prior to November. Might have to rethink that, eh?!

[ginnyinWI]

2. Pretty interesting!

Meanwhile, his challenger here in the 5th is moving into full campaign mode. We have a Democratic Headquarters again this year (something unheard of previous to 2004). Go Bryan Kennedy!

[midnight]

3. Hi ginnyinWI

We look forward to Bryan Kennedy taking over the 5th.