December 14, 2005
Border-control backers threaten to block debate

The Washington Times

Some House Republicans who want stricter immigration enforcement are threatening to block this week's immigration debate if Republican leaders don't allow votes on amendments that address issues such as building a barrier system, ending birthright citizenship and allowing local authorities to arrest illegal aliens.

The House is scheduled to vote on a border enforcement and employer verification bill tomorrow. Some Republicans are worried that they will get only one shot at an immigration enforcement bill before the Senate insists on broadening it into a guest-worker bill.

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Posted by Richard at December 14, 2005
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