Illegal immigrants may get rebates

[AnewKINDofFEELIN 0]

Yay for sending all their money to their homeland, and not in our economy!

You do realize that we function within a larger, world economy, right?

At least you have proven that you can use google.

[no name 1]

Yay for sending all their money to their homeland, and not in our economy!

You do realize that we function within a larger, world economy, right?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6101801756.html

Immigrant workers are sending more money than ever to their families in Latin America, but two new studies show that only a small portion of the billions of dollars directed there has gone to economic development.

A report released yesterday by the Inter-American Development Bank estimates that immigrants living in the United States will send $45 billion to family members this year, representing a steady increase from about $2 billion in 1980.

Tell me, how DOES that help the US economy?

Here's a question for you. When someone goes to Western Union to send money to their family where do they specify if they are here illegally or not?

Google that answer. Or read the article cited.

[AnewKINDofFEELIN 0]

Yay for sending all their money to their homeland, and not in our economy!

You do realize that we function within a larger, world economy, right?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6101801756.html

Immigrant workers are sending more money than ever to their families in Latin America, but two new studies show that only a small portion of the billions of dollars directed there has gone to economic development.

A report released yesterday by the Inter-American Development Bank estimates that immigrants living in the United States will send $45 billion to family members this year, representing a steady increase from about $2 billion in 1980.

Tell me, how DOES that help the US economy?

For one, the US economy prospers by reducing costs via lower wages. This allows companies to reduce costs, which gives them added pricing flexibility. This increases their demand on the world market, which increases exports.

[JenT 0]

there's gonna be a lot of ducks around here tomorrow

FRIDAY, Smoke... FRIDAY

[almaty 19]

there's gonna be a lot of ducks around here tomorrow

FRIDAY, Smoke... FRIDAY

[AnewKINDofFEELIN 0]

I sure hope demand-driven economics makes sense to you.

[SMOKE 1,426]

there's gonna be a lot of ducks around here tomorrow

FRIDAY, Smoke... FRIDAY

oh thanks...i'm at work...too many distractions

i'll be sure to bring my shotgun....mmm duck w/ orange sauce

Edited January 30, 2008 by SMOKE

[♥JP♥ 5]

Yay for sending all their money to their homeland, and not in our economy!

You do realize that we function within a larger, world economy, right?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6101801756.html

Immigrant workers are sending more money than ever to their families in Latin America, but two new studies show that only a small portion of the billions of dollars directed there has gone to economic development.

A report released yesterday by the Inter-American Development Bank estimates that immigrants living in the United States will send $45 billion to family members this year, representing a steady increase from about $2 billion in 1980.

Tell me, how DOES that help the US economy?

Here's a question for you. When someone goes to Western Union to send money to their family where do they specify if they are here illegally or not?

Google that answer. Or read the article cited.

I read the article, it doesn't say illegal. We were discussing illegals sending money back home, this article doesn't say how much of that money is sent from illegals.

[rebeccajo 14]

Just anounced on CNN.....Senate will block rebates to illegals..........

Really? How would they figure it out who is legal Vs illegal?

Well - if they require permanent residency for the rebate, that's how.

Which would leave out a whole host of taxpayers who were legally admitted to this country.

Edited January 30, 2008 by rebeccajo

[♥JP♥ 5]

After reading Steve's thread I just figured out why people keep talking about ducks.

[Peikko 1,575]

He used to set up his toy train to wreck on purpose when he was a boy.

[PlatyPius 5]

Yay for sending all their money to their homeland, and not in our economy!

You do realize that we function within a larger, world economy, right?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6101801756.html

Immigrant workers are sending more money than ever to their families in Latin America, but two new studies show that only a small portion of the billions of dollars directed there has gone to economic development.

A report released yesterday by the Inter-American Development Bank estimates that immigrants living in the United States will send $45 billion to family members this year, representing a steady increase from about $2 billion in 1980.

Tell me, how DOES that help the US economy?

For one, the US economy prospers by reducing costs via lower wages. This allows companies to reduce costs, which gives them added pricing flexibility. This increases their demand on the world market, which increases exports.

Too bad no one can buy those lower-priced items made in China or by illegal labour here....THEY DON'T HAVE JOBS ANY LONGER.

Fact.

Look up the unemployment rate. Look up "GE Plant Closes in Bloomington Indiana" Look up "Yahoo cuts 1000 jobs", etc etc.

[kaydee457 13]

Just anounced on CNN.....Senate will block rebates to illegals..........

Really? How would they figure it out who is legal Vs illegal?

Well - if they require permanent residency for the rebate, that's how.

Which would leave out a whole host of taxpayers who were legally admitted to this country.

I suspect that those rebate returns that are questionable, such as those with no SSN, will be witheld and there will be some mechanism to claim the rebate if one meets the qualifications of legal resident.

[rebeccajo 14]

Just anounced on CNN.....Senate will block rebates to illegals..........

Really? How would they figure it out who is legal Vs illegal?

Well - if they require permanent residency for the rebate, that's how.

Which would leave out a whole host of taxpayers who were legally admitted to this country.

I suspect that those rebate returns that are questionable, such as those with no SSN, will be witheld and there will be some mechanism to claim the rebate if one meets the qualifications of legal resident.

No SSN?

Can you file a tax return without a Social Security number?

[kaydee457 13]

Just anounced on CNN.....Senate will block rebates to illegals..........

Really? How would they figure it out who is legal Vs illegal?

Well - if they require permanent residency for the rebate, that's how.

Which would leave out a whole host of taxpayers who were legally admitted to this country.

I suspect that those rebate returns that are questionable, such as those with no SSN, will be witheld and there will be some mechanism to claim the rebate if one meets the qualifications of legal resident.

No SSN?

Can you file a tax return without a Social Security number?

Yes, those with ITIN....