The Washington Times
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland -- Gov. Martin O'Malley, a Democrat, said yesterday he would sign proposed General Assembly legislation to give in-state tuition to illegal aliens and consider extending voting rights to felons.
"We are not a people or a country who has ever willfully chosen to condemn people to living in the shadows of our society," he said.
State Republicans said they oppose both measures because they place the needs of criminals and illegal aliens before those of law-abiding residents.
"This place is out of control," said House Minority Leader Anthony J. O'Donnell, Southern Maryland Republican. "It's very offensive that we would offer a taxpayer benefit for illegal immigrants and deny that benefit for our fellow Americans."
Posted by Richard at March 29, 2007