Media Advisory: Norquist and Stein Square off in Immigration Debate of the Year

Opposing Views Epitomize GOP Conflict on Issue

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Mar 23, 2015, 11:26 ET

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented, one-on-one forum, Grover Norquist, founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform and Dan Stein, President of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, will debate immigration reform and present their respective solutions. The event is presented jointly by the Washington Times, Americans for Tax Reform and the Federation for American Immigration Reform. Stephen Dinan, immigration reporter for the Washington Times, will moderate.

Norquist and Stein represent two highly influential groups with two entirely different approaches to immigration which define the internal conflicts Republicans are struggling to resolve.

From a libertarian/business-interest perspective, Mr. Norquist supports increased immigration and legislative efforts to legalize millions of illegal aliens, believing that doing so will stimulate the economy. Mr. Norquist is on record saying, "It's not only good policy to have more immigrants in the United States – dramatically more immigrants than we do today, to having a path forward for those people who are here. It's not only a good idea, but it's good politics."

Conversely, Mr. Stein advocates for limits on immigration and opposes amnesty efforts arguing that doing so will protect American jobs, maintain wages and reduce taxpayer burdens. Stein says, "Flooding the labor market with millions of low-skilled, government dependent workers is the antithesis of economic growth and a recipe for the erosion of the middle class."

"Norquist and Stein are the two intellectual heavyweights at the epicenter of the immigration debate," said John Solomon, Editor and Vice President for Content and Business Development for the Washington Times. "This debate promises conflict and common ground and will be illuminating to all who follow the issue."

Reporters covering the event are encouraged to arrive early.

Event:             Grover Norquist/Dan Stein Immigration Debate
Date:               Thursday March 26, 2015
Time:              10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:        Capitol Hill Club, Eisenhower Room, 300 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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