Capitol Journal - Immigration #2
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
WETA logo, PBS funding credits. Opens to the comments of construction worker in cowboy hat about using illegal immigrant workers or "exchange students." Colorado Governor Richard Lamm calls flow of immigrants "a social time bomb." Guest host Cokie Roberts introduces program, title card and animation.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
Host Cokie Roberts says immigration is currently an issue in Congress, segues to footage of San Antonio, Texas, on the 4th of July. Shots of racially-mixed crowds watching, participating parade; listening, playing Mexican and American music; watching fireworks. Comments from local Immigration and Naturalization Director Richard Casillas. Comments from mayor of San Antonio, Henry Cisneros. Footage of INS raid on restaurant, an agent checking worker IDs. Illegal immigrants being led out in handcuffs into a van.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
San Antonio street. Kitchen of a Mexican restaurant, food being prepared. On-screen text listing immigration legislation reforms passed in the U.S. Senate. Illegal immigrants sneaking, passing through chain link fences along the U.S.-Mexican border. Comments from AFL-CIO representative Arthur Chaskin. Comments from Henry Casillas, local INS director, and from mayor of San Antonio Henry Cisneros. Comments of T.J. Huntsinger, white male construction worker wearing cowboy hat.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
Construction worker T.J. Huntzinger recruiting workers. Footage of poor living spaces and conditions of illegal immigrants. Two restaurant managers explain why they hire illegals. Comments from Arthur Chaskin (AFL-CIO), Richard Casillas (local INS Director), Henry Cisneros (Mayor of San Antonio).
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
Cokie Roberts standing outside the Capitol Building, segues to footage of House hearings on immigration. Colorado Governor Richard Lamm testifies before House Sub-Committee about why illegal immigrants are bad for the economy and social services.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
Host Cokie Roberts segues to interview with Representatives Robert Garcia (D-NY) and Daniel Lungren (R-CA). They discuss immigration bill currently on the House floor and the issues that have to be worked out, specifically the ability to hire workers and one-time allowance for established illegal immigrants to be able to apply for citizenship.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
Cokie Roberts continues an interview with Representatives Robert Garcia (D-NY) and Daniel Lungren (R-CA). They discuss the balance between sanctions and amnesty. Garcia likes the chances of a bill coming to pass, Lungren does not.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
Cokie Roberts introduces discussion panel: Steven Roberts of the New York Times, William Ghoyke of the Dallas Morning News, Donald Lambro of United Features Syndicate. They talk about different facets of new immigration bill, such as the support it does not have from Hispanic communities, and those whose popularity hinges on popular support. There is question of cost to the federal government and tax payers for enforcing provisions in the bill.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
Cokie Roberts continues discussion panel with Steven Roberts of the New York Times, William Ghoyke of the Dallas Morning News, Donald Lambro of United Features Syndicate. They talk about different facets of the new immigration bill, such as the arguments of those who support the bill, and if this bill isn't the answer, what can be done.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate"
Cokie Roberts continues the discussion panel with Steven Roberts of the New York Times, William Ghoyke of the Dallas Morning News, Donald Lambro of United Features Syndicate. They talk about the most controversial part of the bill.
Capitol Journal - "Immigration Debate" - Show Close
Cokie Roberts thanks guests, segueing to concluding footage of Senator John Glenn joking with the Senate about how to have a nice appearance during the first TV broadcast of the Senate floor. Glenn applies powder to his bald spot to take off the glare, brushes his hair with his hands. Credits roll over much of this footage. PBS funding credits