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WASHINGTON — Congress on Tuesday was wrapping up work on an intelligence reform bill that skirted the issue of whether states should issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, but outside the Capital Beltway, neither side is backing down.

Opponents of allowing illegals to obtain licenses say the issue is clearly one of security — a driver's license is a ticket to move freely around the country, and by offering the illusion of legal citizenship, it would allow terrorists to lay low and build networks until it's time to attack.

"It is common sense we need to control that," said California Republican state Rep. Mark Wyland. "The problem is there are those who want to be politically correct, or have an agenda and they are the ones who are pushing this. This is a crucial national security issue and fiscal issue for this country."

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