Specter: Legislation Possible this Year

The chairman of the SenateJudiciary Committee said today he believes Congress will be able to work outdifferences and pass an election-year immigration bill, calling reform tooimportant to neglect.

“I think the committeebill which got to the floor has the key ingredients of a successful bill,”said Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., who has pledged to have legislation ready fordebate soon after lawmakers return Monday from their two-week recess.

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Specter: Immigration Bill Possible in ’06

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