Bill to Broaden Immigration Law Gains in Senate
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By RACHEL L. SWARNS
Published: March 28, 2006
WASHINGTON, March 27 — With Republicans deeply divided, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday to legalize the nation's 11 million illegal immigrants and ultimately to grant them citizenship, provided that they hold jobs, pass criminal background checks, learn English and pay fines and back taxes. CLICK HERE for MORE