06 June 2007

Immigration Compromise Still Alive

Bipartisan support in the Senate held today for the compromise immigration bill. Liberal and conservative opposition forces introduced amendments in an attempt to break apart the fragile bipartisan coalition supporting the bill. Senator Clinton introduced an amendment that would make it quicker for spouses and children of green card holders to get Visas. The Congressional Budget Office announced that the cost of the bill would be more than offset by increased social security taxes collected from new legal workers however it would only cut down the illegal workforce by 25% ensuring continued debate as it moves forward.

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