Michael Baumgartner on Immigration

Opposes DREAM Act; reform guest worker criteria

Baumgartner said he opposes legislation providing a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in the United States, including the DREAM Act, which would give children of illegal immigrants brought into the country by their parents opportunities to receive university scholarships and a path to citizenship. He said he supports reforming guest worker programs to make them friendlier to growers seeking foreign labor for agriculture. Source: Yakima Herald on 2012 WA Senate debates , Apr 12, 2012

Opposes illegal alien college benefits.

Baumgartner opposes the CC Voters Guide question on illegal alien benefits

Christian Coalition publishes a number of special voter educational materials including the Christian Coalition Voter Guides, which provide voters with critical information about where candidates stand on important faith and family issues. The Christian Coalition Voters Guide summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Government subsidized in-state college tuition discounts for illegal aliens"

Source: Christian Coalition Voter Guide 12-CC-q12a on Oct 31, 2012

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