Daily News Article - May 26, 2006
1. For a bill to become a law, both the House and Senate must vote to pass it. What provisions did the immigration reform bill passed by the House include?
2. How does the just-passed Senate bill compare to the House bill?
3. The White House Press Secretary speaks for the President. For what reason does Press Secretary Tony Snow (therefore President Bush) believe that House Republicans will pass the Senate bill? Do you agree? Explain your answer.
4. What needs to happen for an immigration reform bill to pass both the House and Senate, according to Sen. John Cornyn (Rep.-TX)?
5. What is the House position on immigration reform according to House Majority Leader John Boehner?
6. What compromises will the House accept, according to Rep. Jack Kingston (Rep.-GA)?
7. Write to your Representative to voice your opinion about the immigration reform bill. Be clear, concise and polite. To find your representative's contact information, go to the House of Representatives website at House.gov.
8. To learn how your Senators voted on the immigration reform bill, click here. Write to your Senators by going to Senate.gov to voice your opinion about their votes on the immigration reform bill. Be clear, concise and polite.