1.  a) Who is Dennis Hastert? 
b) What is the House's first priority regarding immigration reform, according to Dennis Hastert? 
c) On what issue does Mr. Hastert imply that the House might be willing to compromise?

2.  a) For what reason was the House Immigration Reform Caucus (IRC) established?  Go the the IRC's website here for the answer.
b) Approximately what percent of House members are also members of the IRC?
c) Out of 94 members of the IRC, 2 are Democrats.  What is your opinion of these 2 Democrats?  Explain your answer.

3.  a) What do Americans want most regarding illegal immigration, according to Tom Tancredo? 
b) Do you agree with Mr. Tancredo's belief?  Explain your answer.
 
4.  What requirements were included in the House bill on immigration passed in December?

5.  a) How does House Judiciary Committe Chairman Sensenbrenner, the author of the border security bill, say that critics of the bill are spreading misconceptions about it? 
b) Describe the controversy over the type of crime unlawful presence would be under the House bill.

6.  a) Is a guest worker program a good idea?  Is a guest worker program amnesty?  Explain your answers.
b) What type of immigration reform do you think Congress should pass?  Be practical and specific. (Remember to take into account the following, and many other beliefs people have on this issue):
-there are approximately 12 million people here illegally, many who have been here for many years, and have children here
-most of the people here illegally are otherwise hard-working and law-abiding
-most immigrants come to the U.S. legally, through a complicated process in which they wait in line and abide by the law
-many illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, yet use tax-payer funded services such as public schools and hospitals