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Procedural snares and ``killer'' amendments threaten to disrupt the fragile coalition in the Senate that's holding together the most sweeping overhaul of U.S. immigration policy since 1986. Supporters are scrambling to address the legislative obstacles before debate resumes next week. Opponents plan to try to derail the legislation by using procedural delays and offering poison-pill amendments that may split the coalition that sustains the measure. Passage of the legislation would give 12 million undocumented immigrants a chance at legal status while handing President George W. Bush a victory on his top domestic priority. ``This is a delicate balance. The wheels...

G'day, This requires Action Today and Tomorrow!!! It cannot wait News Alert - Federal Zoning Vote scheduled for April 18 - Land use bill would fund localities to comply with federal 'guidelines' - includes 'social equity' but no mention of private property rights From: Forest Glen Durland Subject: S 975 Posted April 16, 2002 ****************************************************** Here is the scoop on S 975. Please email the above letter to ALL of the Congress Critters listed below, ESPECIALLY the swing votes. ************************************** S. 975 was expected to sail through committee with very little objection - until Senators started hearing from YOU. Then...