By SUZANNE GAMBOA, Associated Press Writer
42 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - President Bush, facing Republican divisions on immigration, urged the Senate on Wednesday to swiftly approve a comprehensive bill affecting millions of illegal immigrants now in the country. "This is a vital debate," he declared.
Senate Democrats pushed for a vote on a bipartisan immigration bill that would allow the illegal immigrants to remain in the country and become permanent residents after paying $2,000 fines and back taxes, learning English and working six years.
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What are your thoughts on this new reform? Should it apply to ALL illegal immigrants (ex. Haitians) as well?
I heard today that on May 1st, the Latino community is planning an economic boycott of all businesses - asking people to walk off from their jobs (or stay home), keep their kids out of school, etc. in hopes to pressure Congress to pass this amnesty program.