February 17, 2006
Georgia House OKs surcharge on wire transfers from illegal aliens

Associated Press

ATLANTA, Georgia -- Georgia's House on Tuesday passed the first of a flurry of immigration bills, approving a proposal designed to tack a 5 percent surcharge on wire transfers from illegal immigrants.

The "Illegal Immigrant Fee Act" requires customers to show a pay stub, driver's license or other proof they are in the U.S. legally. Failure to do so would result in the surcharge.

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Posted by Richard at February 17, 2006
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