The Illegal Immigration Bill and the Expat Tax Increase

Many people still don't realize it, but the "comprehensive immigration" bill passed by the Senate last week is unconstitutional because of a tax increase inserted into the bill late in the process. The amendment essentially raises the taxes of thousands of American ex-pats living abroad. Rep. Bill Thomas, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, pointed out that any revenue bill must originate in the House. Robert Novak has more here.

Yup, that immigration bill sure is comprehensive.