More coverage today from the New York Times. No real new information from what was reported yesterday, just that the bill will go forward and amendments will be considered. What is interesting is in the various quotes taken from various Senators. They all mention border security. Now whether that ends up meaning anything in the long run remains to be seen. Maybe those of us who have kept up the pressure are having an effect.
Even if the Senate passes the bill, the two bills will need to be reconciled. I am still not going to be happy with a program that effectively rewards people who came here illegally with a preferred status. In other words, they should not have a better place in the queue to citizenship than those who have done it the right way. I'd also expect a massive, real crackdown on people who hire illegals or we will just be in for more.
UPDATE: Thanks to Right Voices for linking.
