January 24, 2003
Virginia: Panel sidesteps bill on illegal aliens

Washingtontimes.com

RICHMOND — State Sen. James "Jay" O'Brien vowed to continue fighting against illegal immigrants obtaining Virginia driver's licenses, despite a key Senate committee's decision yesterday to refer the legislation to another panel.

"I am going to see this thing through," said Mr. O'Brien, a Fairfax County Republican who sponsored the bill. "I have worked too long and too hard to see them drop the ball."

Instead of making a decision, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee voted 12 to 3 to send the bill to the Senate Finance Committee for an economic-impact study.

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Posted by Suzanne at January 24, 2003
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