Fwd: Senate Democratic Whip Compares Sealing the Mexican Border to Trying to Keep Drugs Off of I-95

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"Imagine the challenge that would pose to any governmental unit trying to enforce it," Durbin said. Mexican President Denounces Arizona Law Despite Laws Against Illegal Immigration in His Own Country (CNSNews.com) – At a joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, President Barack Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon criticized Arizona's new law against illegal immigration. In Calderon's Mexico, however, illegal immigration is punished with fines and deportations. Obama Says Administration Taking 'Very Close Look' at Arizona's Immigration Law for Civil Rights 'Implications' (CNSNews.com) - President Barack Obama said his administration is taking a "very close look" at Arizona's new anti-illegal immigration law, examining it for any "implications, especially for civil rights." He did not say whether he's read the law. Sestak Has 'Moral Imperative' to Answer Questions on White House Job Offer, GOP Congressman Says (CNSNews.com) – Fresh off his win over incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary, Rep. Joe Sestak should still be obligated to answer questions about a job he says the White House offered to him if he agreed not to run against Specter in the primary, a leading House Republican said. "Could the reason why Congressman Joe Sestak refuses to name names is because the very people who tried to bribe him are now his benefactors?" Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said in a statement Wednesday. Accused of Sinking South Korean Ship, North Korea Threatens 'All-Out War' (CNSNews.com) – Tensions rose on the Korean peninsula Thursday after South Korea accused North Korea of torpedoing its warship in March, drawing a sharp response and threats of "all-out war" from Pyongyang. The U.S. and Japanese governments quickly voiced support for South Korea, with the White House condemning the North Korean "act of aggression." Ahead of White House Visit, Lebanese PM Meets With Syrian President, Seeks Talks With Hezbollah Leader (CNSNews.com) – Preparing for his first official visit to Washington next week, Lebanon's U.S.-backed Prime Minister Saad Hariri has held "coordination" talks with Syrian President Bashir Assad and reportedly plans to meet Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The U.S. government has listed Hezbollah as a "foreign terrorist organization" since the FTO designation was first established in 1996. Democratic Leader Hoyer Doesn't Know Whether Obama Administration was Prepared for Oil Spill (CNSNews.com) – House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said he did not know whether the Obama administration was prepared to combat the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Hoyer also said it was "accurate" that the federal government had not been properly checking up on British Petroleum and its oil rigs . 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It's fast, simple and secure. Help CNSNews.com and Donate Today!  NEWSPAPER ROUNDUP: Costa Mesa declares itself a 'rule of law' community, not a sanctuary city Low-speed electric vehicles are low-safety, watchdog group warns Pentagon wants homosexual troops to weigh in on 'don't ask' policy In the bayou, fish and oil have mixed for decades Wash Post says Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is poised to become majority leader Small businesses' credit card rates now 13.7% higher Scientist booted off oil panel over his non-PC views on gays, diversity Louisiana bill would bar government from burdening the free exercise of religion Switchblade knives now legal in NH Rhode Island lawmaker files bill that follows Arizona immigration law Gov. Charlie Crist puts off special session on oil drilling COMMENTARY Eric Holder Can't Read? By L. Brent Bozell III Liberal reporters always think that the liberal politicians they're covering are the smartest people in the room. In fact, when they're opposing something, they're so smart that they don't have to read the policy they're discussing. They have a clairvoyant sense of how wrong it is. Congressman Ted Poe of Texas exposed this liberal arrogance on May 13 at a House Judiciary Committee hearing when he asked Attorney General Eric Holder if he had read Arizona's new immigration law. Immigration and Liberty By Walter E. Williams Strict enforcement of immigration law, enhanced border security, and modernizing our immigration laws are the best way to deal with a growing problem.