The face of immigration reform now belongs to thousands of children illegally crossing the border seeking family and refuge. The crisis has increased the pressure for immediate reform dramatically.<\/p>\n
But reform is stalled for more reasons than politicians mention or protests denounce. Some we can guess, based on each party\u2019s philosophy. Other reasons, however, have more to do with cost analysis than compassion.<\/p>\n
A recent report authored by Robert Rector and Jason Richwine of the Heritage Foundation took an in-depth look at the economic ramifications of immigration reform. Their key argument points to a damaging effect on U.S. taxpayers. <\/p>\n
Government benefits are distributed lopsidedly, they say. Rector and Richwine suggest that each year, undocumented immigrants collect government benefits to the tune of $54.5 billion.<\/p>\n
The report claims that the average American household receives $31,584 yearly in benefits between local, state and federal resources. <\/p>\n
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