GOP Blocks Compromise Immigration Bill...
Associated Press:
The Senate sidetracked sweeping immigration legislation Friday, leaving in doubt prospects for passing a bill offering the hope of citizenship to millions of men, women and children living in the United States illegally.
A carefully crafted compromise that supporters had claimed could win an overwhelming majority received only 38 of the 60 votes necessary to protect it from weakening amendments by opponents.




First Posted: 04- 7-06 11:18 AM | Updated: 03-28-08 02:43 AM