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Monday, September 28, 2009

Some Want “Illegals” Covered under Healthcare Plan


“Fearful that they’re losing ground on immigration and health care, a group of House Democrats is pushing back and arguing that any health care bill should extend to all legal immigrants and allow illegal immigrants some access.” (Washington Times, Monday)

If no one is entitled to tax-funded benefits, how can “illegals” be less entitled than others?

FEE Timely Classic
“Absorbing Immigrants” by Donald J. Boudreaux


  • Sheldon Richman is the former editor of The Freeman and a contributor to The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics. He is the author of Separating School and State: How to Liberate America's Families and thousands of articles.