"According to Deist (Ron Paul's Press Secretary, the bill would not only introduce the national ID card, but make it mandatory to have a job as well as setting up internal checkpoints in the USA." Although this bill has already passed in the House of Representatives, this information from Deist can be found in the 4th article below called, "National ID/Patriot Act 2 Legislation On Verge of Passing."

Senate Prepares For Intelligence Bill
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/ap/20041208/ap_on_go_co/congress_intelligence
 
House Okays Intelligence Reform Bill
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20041208-122548-5622r.htm
 
National ID Card Bill Passes Without Congress Even Reading It
http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/december2004/071204billpasses.htm
 
National ID/Patriot Act 2 Legislation On Verge Of Passing
http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/december2004/071204nationalid.htm