Fencing proposal passes Senate
Citizenship-offer hurdle may trip any immigration reform
By Mary M. Shaffrey
Winston-Salem Journal
WASHINGTON
The U.S. Senate continued debate on an immigration-reform package yesterday, passing provisions that would give illegal immigrants a chance at citizenship, create 370 miles of fence along the border with Mexico, and bar convicted felons from being eligible for citizenship.
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C, said last night that as result of the citizenship option - one he considers an offer of amnesty - he was not optimistic about being able to support the final version.
"It's not a piece of legislation that I would support voting for," Burr said.
By Mary M. Shaffrey
Winston-Salem Journal
WASHINGTON
The U.S. Senate continued debate on an immigration-reform package yesterday, passing provisions that would give illegal immigrants a chance at citizenship, create 370 miles of fence along the border with Mexico, and bar convicted felons from being eligible for citizenship.
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C, said last night that as result of the citizenship option - one he considers an offer of amnesty - he was not optimistic about being able to support the final version.
"It's not a piece of legislation that I would support voting for," Burr said.
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