GOP Blocks Compromise Immigration Bill...

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

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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.

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Filed by Alex MacCallum
 



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