GOP vows to fight Gov. Spitzer over licenses for illegals
I've got plenty of problems with some republican politicians. I've got a few more problems with democrat politicians. But, regardless of party, I support every politician that takes a stand for this nation and against those that have shown a contempt for this nation. I oppose every measure that rewards illegal aliens.
ALBANY - Republican lawmakers here vowed Friday to stop Gov. Eliot Spitzer's plan to give driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants through a lawsuit and legislation, but a gubernatorial spokeswoman predicted the courts would uphold the new policy.
Powerful interests also entered the fray, with the AFL-CIO and Service Employees International Union/1199 praising Democrat Spitzer, while he was criticized by Conservative Party leader Michael Long and Republican county clerks who process licenses upstate.
Surrounded by the county clerks, Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco (R-Schenectady) accused Spitzer of ignoring a 1995 law requiring license applicants to have a valid Social Security number. Under the new policy, Tedisco alleged, terrorists could obtain licenses to gain entry to airplanes and government buildings.
"Governor Spitzer, follow the law or we will see you in court," Tedisco said.
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