The liberal solution to everything? More government.

Dear Michael,  What is the liberal solution to almost any problem? Bigger government. The Gang of Eight immigration plan is a great example. This bill would grant amnesty to illegal immigrants -- and expand government by granting them access to our trillion-dollar welfare programs. These programs not only cost taxpayers like you a pretty penny but stifle upward mobility and weaken our work culture. Furthermore, the bill ignores the spending caps Congress already passed. That means it will lead to more reckless and unaccountable spending. My colleague Romina Boccia calls it a "Trojan horse for spending." Does this seem fair? You have been playing by the rules your whole life. The four million people waiting years for legal entry into our country have been following the rules too. Now, it seems that liberals favor those who do not abide by our country's laws. The Heritage Foundation will not let this travesty go unanswered. We are one of the only organizations looking at the cost to taxpayers, and we are planning a big push to alert the American people.  We need to let Washington know they cannot continue to live in “tax and spend” mode. Our experts have crafted a plan to start reining in spending and limiting government. Instead of expanding welfare programs, we should be cutting spending. But we need your help. Your gift to Heritage by April 30 will get this plan into the hands of our lawmakers and policy makers in Washington, holding them accountable to principles of fiscal responsibility. Thank you for your commitment to the conservative movement. Together we can reign in liberal spending and help reduce taxes. Sincerely, Sen. Jim DeMint President

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