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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855735/posts

Immigration bill awaits vote this week

CNN.Com - Politics ^ | POSTED: 6:31 p.m. EDT, June 24, 2007 | AP via CNN.Com

Posted on 06/24/2007 9:12:30 PM PDT by F15Eagle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators pushing a new immigration policy appealed Sunday to wavering supporters on the eve of a renewed debate on whether to grant residency to some 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S.

A fragile compromise failed in the Senate in early June, then resurrected after bipartisan negotiations with the White House.

The bill awaits a crucial test vote this week. With several senators distancing themselves from the proposal, the outcome is too close to call.

“We’ll see if between the two parties we have 60 votes” needed to keep the bill moving toward a final vote, said Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California.

The measure would tighten borders, require workplace verification and create a guest worker program. It also would lay out a way by which the estimated 12 million people illegally in the U.S. could gain legal status and work toward citizenship.

President Bush long has advocated an immigration overhaul. On Saturday, he urged lawmakers to “summon the courage” to support what could be the last major legislative achievement of his presidency.

“The status quo is unacceptable,” he said in his weekly radio address.

But he faces dissension from fellow Republicans who demand better border security and oppose any policy that suggests amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, last week said his support for the bill hinges on the outcome of a series of amendments agreed to as part of the compromise to revive the legislation.

Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott has faced critical ads back home over his support for the bill.

“I’m not committed to voting for the final product,” the Republican said. “The wheels may come off. But I am committed to trying.”

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1) BUILD THE FENCE
2) DEPORT ALL ILLEGALS - START NOW - QUIT WHINING
3) FINE / PROSECUTE CRIMINAL EMPLOYERS
4) SUPPORT / REINFORCE BORDER PATROL AGENTS
5) END ANCHOR BABY PROGRAM
6) CONTINUE LEGAL IMMIGRATION FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE **AMERICANS**

1 posted on 06/24/2007 9:12:31 PM PDT by F15Eagle